Multiple 'good' ratings given to care services in Tameside

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.
Multiple social care services have been given positive ratings in Tameside.

Multiple social care services have been given positive ratings in Tameside.

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'.

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Figures for the last month show ratings were given to the following care homes in Tameside:

• The Beeches: Good, last inspected on August 31.

• Fir Trees: Good, last inspected on November 7.

• Eden House: Good, last inspected on November 6.

Other social care services in the area were also rated:

• Creative Support - Tameside Personalised Services: Good, last inspected on July 19.

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