New ratings awarded to social care services in Gateshead

The latest scores for social care services in Gateshead have been released – with three services given new ratings.

The Care Quality Commission gives ratings to care providers and other organisations across England. It rates how well the service is performing against various criteria – with overall rankings ranging from 'outstanding' to 'inadequate'.

Information from the CQC reveals three services in Gateshead have received ratings from the start of December.

Livability North East was awarded a 'good' rating after an inspection on November 17. The rating was published on December 9.

On December 14, Mencap North East was also judged to be 'good'. The service had last been inspected on November 15.

Lastly, Primrose House was given a 'requires improvement' rating on December 19, with the care home's most recent inspection on July 13.

The highest possible rating is 'outstanding': given to organisations exceeding expectations. Meanwhile, a 'good' scores shows the provider is meeting the CQC's criteria.

However, a service found to be needing improvement will not be up to the CQC's standards, and a service given an 'inadequate' rating will ordinarily be placed in special measures by the CQC.