Gloucestershire care service rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission

Published: 20 November 2017 Page last updated: 3 November 2022
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Bluebird Care (Stroud and Cirencester) in Stroud, Gloucestershire has been rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission following an inspection in June and July 2017.

Inspectors rated the service Outstanding for being caring and responsive to people’s needs and Good for being safe, effective and well led. The overall rating was Outstanding.

Bluebird Care (Stroud and Cirencester) is based in Stroud, Gloucestershire and provides personal care to people living in their homes. At the time of the inspection care was being provided to 37 people.

Deborah Ivanova, Deputy Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care, said;

“At its last inspection in March 2015 we rated Bluebird Care (Stroud and Cirencester), Good. It is clear at this inspection the service had worked hard to improve on the feedback from our previous inspection and have now gained an Outstanding rating."

“People were supported and encouraged to maintain their independence so they were able to regain the ability to take part in previous roles, hobbies and interests. The service continuously reviewed and were responsive to peoples changing needs."

“I would like to congratulate all the staff for the work that they do in providing an Outstanding service to the people in their care”

The full inspection report can be found on our website.

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I would like to congratulate all the staff for the work that they do in providing an Outstanding service to the people in their care

Deborah Ivanova, Deputy Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care

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