Care Quality Commission (CQC)

The Purpose of the CQC

The CQC or Care Quality Commission is the independent regulator of health and social care in England. It ensures that health and social care services are safe, high-quality, effective, compassionate, and meet legal standards.
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The Role of the CQC

The CQC or Care Quality Commission is the independent regulator of health and social care in England. It ensures that health and social care services are safe, high-quality, effective, compassionate, and meet legal standards.

They CQC out the fundamental standard used in order to ensure consistency. These are:
Person-centred care
Dignity and Respect
Consent
Safety
Safeguarding from abuse
Food and Drink
Premises and Equipment
Complaints
Good Governance
Staffing
Fit and Proper Staff
Duty of Candour
Displays of Ratings

Key questions that the CQC ask

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Are they safe?

Are you protected from abuse and avoidable harm.

Are they effective?

Does the care, treatment and support have good outcomes, helps to maintain a good quality of life and is based on available evidence.

Are they caring?

Are you treated with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect.

Are they responsive to peoples needs?

Are the services organised so that they meet your needs.    

Are they well-led?

The leadership, management and governance of the organisation make sure it is providing high-quality care that is based around individual needs, that it encourages learning and innovation and that it promotes an open and fair culture.

The benefits of using a registered care service

In order to stay accredited by CQC, New Age Care have to comply with regulatory standards meaning that the care offered is of a high standard constantly.

Care services that are registered with the CQC are above par because they are constantly monitored and inspected to ensure the quality of their service.

Their findings are published in the public domain so their comments can be seen.

All carers are subject to a recruitment process that full complies with CQC regulations and are fully DBS checked.
All carers are trained to the nationally recognised standards included in the Care Certificate.

CQC can request a report at any time in the event of a serious incident and any care company accredited by them must comply with this.

CQC reviews Policies and Procedures to ensure that they are current, appropriate and include changes in law.

Clients can also provide feedback to CQC meaning that reviews on their site are genuine.

Contact us about your care needs.

Contact our friendly team to talk about your care needs.

"I recently had the pleasure of appointing New Age Care for my aunt’s in-home care needs. From the initial consultation to the day-to-day care provided, I was extremely impressed with the level of professionalism and compassion shown by the staff. 

The care coordinators were attentive and responsive to our needs, and the caregivers were kind, patient, and attentive to my aunt’s well-being. I highly recommend New Age Care for anyone in need of in-home care services. Thank you for the excellent care and support!"

(Aakanksha)
"I don’t know how I would of got through the tough times I’ve had just lately if it wasn’t for being put in touch with New Age Care. This team have been amazing after being thrown in the deep end by myself needing care for my mother.

They tended to all my mums needs and at times that wasn’t easy I can assure you. My mum has been in a nursing home for a few weeks and it isn’t working out for her.
I have stood my ground as I want New Age Care back in the POC for my mum. I have had to fight for this but I know they are the right care company for all the help needs my mum will want support with. They weren’t just carers they were more like an extended family.
Thank you New Age Care"

(Beverly)
"10/10 company. Care for their employees and patients ever so dearly. Modern and great communication between everyone in the team. Best care company I’ve worked for so far!"

(Lissa)

"I’ve been working for this great care company for sometime now and I can assure you of the in-depth knowledge of the core of care staffs that works around the clock to put smile on our clients. I am grateful to be part of this great company."

(Jacob)
We are now working to ensure we incorporate the requirements to meet the rating of outstanding criteria for the CQC 5 Domains. We use the CQC guidance to ensure we meet the requirements for the relevant domain. 

In conjunction with the guidance and our own high standards, we have made strides in becoming a proactive business that identifies change, to improve the standard of care we deliver.
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3 Plato Close
Warwick
CV34 6WE
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