Rated Care Homes

Trueblue Nurses

Home care, Kingston upon Thames

G

Good

Rated on

Rating from the Care Quality Commission.

Trueblue Nurses: inspection record

Home care, Kingston upon Thames

Rated Good in October 2023.

Trueblue Nurses: inspection record: inspection ratings by year, 2015 to 2026
201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Overall
Safe
Effective
Caring
Responsive
Well-led

Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.

Inspected and rated 4 times since 2015. Rated Good in 2015, then Requires improvement in 2017, then Good in 2018 and October 2023.

The latest rating was published about 3 years ago.

How it compares locally

  • One of 30 Good home care services in Kingston upon Thames, out of 33 with a rating.

About the service

From the Care Quality Commission's inspection report published 19 October 2023. Quoted under the Open Government Licence.

Trueblue Nurses is a domiciliary care agency providing care and support to people in their own homes and flats.

The Care Quality Commission (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. At the time of the inspection 1 person was receiving personal care.

What inspectors found

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.

The service provided was safe for people to use and staff to work in. There were enough, appropriately recruited staff employed to meet people's needs. This meant people were supported to enjoy their lives and live safely. People had risks to them assessed, monitored and recorded by the registered manager and staff who updated records as required. Accidents, incidents and safeguarding concerns were reported, investigated and recorded appropriately. Staff supported and prompted the person to take their medicines, as needed. Infection control procedures were followed.

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The person and their relative said that effective care was provided, they did not experience discrimination and their equality and diversity needs were met. Staff were well-trained and supervised. The person also told us staff provided good care that was focused on and met their needs. The person was encouraged by staff to discuss their health needs, and any changes to them or concerns were passed on to appropriate community-based health care professionals. This included any required transitioning of services if the person's needs changed. Staff protected the person from nutrition and hydration risks, and they were encouraged to choose healthy and balanced diets that also met their likes, dislikes and preferences.

The person told us staff provided care and support in a friendly way, paying attention to small details and this made all the difference. Rights to privacy, dignity and confidentiality were acknowledged by staff and the person felt respected. The person was encouraged and supported by staff, to be independent and do things for themselves, wherever possible. This improved their quality of life and promoted their self-worth. Staff were compassionate, cared about people and passionate about the person to whom they provided a service.

The provider responded to the person's needs and assessed, reviewed and appropriately adjusted their care plan as required. This included any communication needs. The person was provided with person-centred care, given choices and encouraged to follow their routines, interests and maintain contact with friends and relatives so that social isolation was minimised. People received enough information about the service to

make their own decisions regarding whether they wished to use it. Complaints were recorded and investigated.

The provider had a culture that was open, positive and there was a clearly identified leadership and management structure. The provider had a vision and values that staff understood, followed and they were aware of their responsibilities and accountability. Staff were prepared to raise any concerns they may have with the provider and take responsibility. The quality of the service was regularly reviewed, and any required changes made to improve the care and support people received. This was in a way that suited people best. The provider had established effective working partnerships that promoted the needs of people being met outside its remit. Registration requirements were met.

Questions to ask the service

  • The last rating is 3 years old. Ask what has changed since then.
  • Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the service did about any points in it.
  • Ask how visit times are agreed and who covers when your usual carer is away.

Contact and registration details

Details for Trueblue Nurses
AddressFlat 2, 444 Kingston Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 3PB
NeighbourhoodKingston upon Thames town, Kingston upon Thames
Phone07875 417474
Websitewww.truebluenurses.co.uk
Registered managerSuzanne Su'a
Registered with the CQC since
What it provides
  • Domiciliary care service
Who it supports
  • Whole Population
Inspection reports 5 inspection reports, latest 19 October 2023 (opens the Care Quality Commission website) The reports are on the Care Quality Commission website.

Inspection report

Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.

Who runs it

Provider details for Trueblue Nurses
ProviderTrueblue Nurses UK Ltd
Ownership typeOrganisation
Companies House number08278101 (opens Companies House)

Nearest alternatives

  1. O
    Home Instead Senior Care Home care, 0.4 miles away
    Outstanding
  2. O Outstanding
  3. G
    HF Trust London Kingston Home care, 0.5 miles away
    Good
  4. G Good
  5. G
    Blue Ribbon Live In Care Home care, 0.5 miles away
    Good

See all home care in Kingston upon Thames

Getting help from Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames

The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.

Checked on the council's website, November 2026.

Common questions

Does Trueblue Nurses provide nursing care?
The Care Quality Commission's register does not list nursing care for Trueblue Nurses.
When was Trueblue Nurses last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Trueblue Nurses was published on 19 October 2023.
Who runs Trueblue Nurses?
Trueblue Nurses is run by Trueblue Nurses UK Ltd.
What is Trueblue Nurses's CQC rating?
Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 19 October 2023.