We carried out a review of the data available to us about My Homecare Wakefield on 6 July 2023. We have not found evidence that we need to carry out an inspection or reassess our rating at this stage.
This could change at any time if we receive new information. We will continue to monitor data about this service.
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My Homecare Wakefield is a domiciliary care agency and provides personal care to people living in their own homes. At the time of our inspection there were nine people receiving personal care.
Not everyone who used the service received personal care. CQC only inspects where people receive personal care. This is help with tasks related to personal hygiene and eating. Where they do, we also consider any wider social care provided.
People's experience of using this service and what we found
People felt they received a safe service. There were systems and processes in place to safeguard people from potential harm. Staff completed training about safeguarding and knew how to report abuse. Risks to people were assessed and measures were put in place to reduce them.
There were safe infection control procedures in place including enough supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE) for staff. People received their medicines safely and as prescribed.
There were enough staff to meet the needs of people using the service and recruitment was ongoing, with all necessary recruitment checks carried out. Staff received an induction and ongoing training that enabled them to have the skills and knowledge to provide effective care.
People's needs and choices were fully assessed before they received a care package. People's care plans included information needed to support them safely and in accordance with their wishes and preferences. Where the provider took on the responsibility, people were supported to eat and drink enough to meet their dietary needs.
People were supported to live healthier lives and staff helped them to access healthcare services when required. We saw the service worked closely with healthcare professionals to ensure good outcomes for people.
People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice.
People and their relatives told us they were treated with kindness and compassion; their privacy was respected and their independence was promoted.
People knew how to make a complaint or raise a concern. Quality assurance systems were being developed to further identify areas for improvement. Staff told us they enjoyed working for the service and told us the culture was to ensure care was person centred.
For more details, please see the full report which is on the CQC website at www.cqc.org.uk
Rating at last inspection
This service was registered with us on 03 April 2020 and this is the first inspection.
Why we inspected
This was a planned inspection following registration.
Follow up
We will continue to monitor information we receive about the service, which will help inform when we next inspect.