Archived: Teesside Community Care Services DCA

28 Yarm Road, Stockton On Tees, Cleveland, TS18 3NG (01642) 617911

Provided and run by:
Mears Homecare Limited

All Inspections

14, 19 September 2012

During a routine inspection

We spoke with eight people who used the service by telephone. People told us that they were happy with the service they received. They said that the staff were always polite and supportive. People found that the staff understood their care needs and always made sure this was delivered in ways that met their wishes. One person told us, "I couldn't wish for anything better, they are a fantastic set of staff" and 'I have no complaints at all, I find the girls are prompt but if anything delays them they always ring me to let me know'. One relative told us, "I find they really are a good help and certainly know what they are doing'.

Five people told us that on the whole they had the same team of support staff on a regular basis and they liked this because it meant they could build up a rapport and relationship with people. One person told us that in the past there had been problems because they didn't have regular carers but this was a number of years ago. One person said, "I asked to have the same people and they always try to make sure this happens. The only time there is a change is when one of the girls is on holiday but they let me know well in advance'.

People who used the service told us that staff respected their privacy and made sure that their dignity was maintained. They also told us that they were involved in developing their care plans and consulted about developments in the service.