Couple of 'good' ratings given to care homes in Waltham Forest

By Will Grimond, Data Reporter
Published 5th Dec 2023, 11:51 BST
File photo dated 18/05/17 of an elderly man holding a walking stick, as three out of four care staff who look after people at home are not being paid for the time it takes them to travel between appointments, according to new research. Unison said its survey of more than 300 care workers across England revealed that employers are effectively breaking minimum wage laws, costing staff hundreds of pounds each month. Issue date: Thursday June 15, 2023.File photo dated 18/05/17 of an elderly man holding a walking stick, as three out of four care staff who look after people at home are not being paid for the time it takes them to travel between appointments, according to new research. Unison said its survey of more than 300 care workers across England revealed that employers are effectively breaking minimum wage laws, costing staff hundreds of pounds each month. Issue date: Thursday June 15, 2023.
File photo dated 18/05/17 of an elderly man holding a walking stick, as three out of four care staff who look after people at home are not being paid for the time it takes them to travel between appointments, according to new research. Unison said its survey of more than 300 care workers across England revealed that employers are effectively breaking minimum wage laws, costing staff hundreds of pounds each month. Issue date: Thursday June 15, 2023.
A pair of care homes have been given positive ratings in Waltham Forest.

A pair of care homes have been given positive ratings in Waltham Forest.

The Care Quality Commission gives ratings to care providers and other organisations across England. It rates how well the service is performing against various criteria – with overall rankings ranging from 'outstanding' to 'inadequate'.

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The latest batch of ratings from the CQC show two providers have been rated in Waltham Forest in November.

A care home, Ashwood House Limited (Leyton), was rated as 'good' on November 9. The home was last inspected on October 30.

Having been inspected on November 8, MIG House Residential Care Homes – another residential care home – was also judged as 'good'. The rating was published on November 16.

A service is given a 'good' rating when it is judged to be performing well against the CQC's criteria.