Care service judged as needing improvement in Rochdale

A social care service has been given a negative rating in Rochdale.

The Care Quality Commission is in charge of inspecting social care services across England. The organisation judges care providers across various metrics – with the best possible rating being 'outstanding', and the worst 'inadequate'.

The latest data from the CQC shows Routes Healthcare Rochdale – a community-based service – was awarded a 'requires improvement' rating on December 6. Its latest inspection was on November 10.

A 'requires improvement' rating means a service is not performing as well as it should, and will be given information by the CQC on how to improve.