CQC Report

CQC (Care Quality Commission is a government body that are responsible for inspecting and regulating all care providers including hospitals, GP’s, Dentists, hospitals, care homes and home care providers. Inspections typically take place once a year at which time all aspects of the service are inspected.

A report is issued and if the service is not adhering to standards then an action plan needs to be made by the service provider. CQC look for services to be: Safe; Effective; Caring; Responsive and Well led.

All reports are made available to the public and these can be viewed on CQC website www.cqc.org.uk In addition these can be found at libraries.

If service users wish to complain about a service provider, they can contact CQC who will investigate the complaint. Details are available on the CQC website.

Home Care Preferred London and Hertfordshire branch has met all CQC’s stringent requirements and is a registered provider. The branch has received “Good” in all areas of service following the most recent CQC inspection.