Multiple care services in Waltham Forest meeting expectations

By Will Grimond, Data Reporter
Published 2nd Nov 2023, 12:14 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.
Multiple social care services have been found to be 'good'.

Multiple social care services have been found to be 'good'.

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'.

Information from the CQC reveals three services in Waltham Forest have received ratings from the start of October.

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Heathlands Care Home was awarded a 'good' rating after an inspection on July 21. The rating was published on October 14.

On October 19, George Mason Lodge was also judged to be 'good'. The care home had last been inspected on September 19.

Lastly, Liberty Carers Limited was given the same rating on October 24, with the care provider's most recent inspection on August 9.

A 'good' score means the provider is meeting expectations.