CAP Caring HQ

Date of Assessment: 8 January 2025. This service is a care at home agency providing support to adults. CQC only inspects where people are receiving the regulated activity of personal care. This is help with tasks related to personal hygiene and eating. Where they do, we consider any wider social care provided. At the time of this assessment, 8 people were receiving personal care support. The provider had a good learning culture and managers investigated incidents thoroughly. People were protected and kept safe. Staff understood and managed risks. There were enough staff available with the right skills and experience. Managers made sure staff received regular training and support. Staff managed medicines well and involved people in planning any changes. People were involved in assessments of their needs. Staff monitored people’s health to support healthier living and worked in partnership with other agencies involved in people’s care. Staff made sure people understood their care to enable them to give informed consent. People were treated with kindness and compassion. Staff protected their privacy and dignity. They treated them as individuals and supported their preferences. The provider supported staff wellbeing. People were involved in decisions about their care. People knew how to give feedback and raise concerns. People received fair and equal care and support. Leaders and staff had a shared vision and culture based on listening, learning and trust. Leaders were visible, knowledgeable and supportive. Staff understood their roles and responsibilities. Staff were able to give feedback and were treated equally, free from bullying or harassment. There was a culture of continuous learning and improvement to ensure people received good quality care.