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Profile Strength |
Excellent 94%
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| Care Type | Home Care |
| Care Category | Personal | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Regulator's Rating | Outstanding |
Meet The Manager
Rowan Jackson is Registered Manager at Better Care at Home West.
Rowan established Better Care at Home with Joannah Bishop in 2015 following a long career in the ambulance service initially in London and later in Dorset after moving here with his young family.
He has worked as a registered paramedic all across Dorset, eventually settling in Swanage as a community paramedic on the rapid response car. Rowan has also worked for the 111 services as a clinical supervisor.
Since starting Better Care at Home, he has moved to Dorchester. He has a keen interest in keeping fit and is passionate about cars. He has three grown-up daughters who are all active in the business. Rowan holds a bachelor's degree in health and social care.
Better Care at Home is a small family run organisation providing top quality, person-focused support and a genuinely caring approach. We aim to look after people the way we would like our loved-ones to be looked after.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Care Given | Companionship, Convalescence, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame. |
| Housekeeping | Meal Preparation, Medical Appointments, Shopping, Tidying. |
| Medication | By Mouth. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's. |
| Care Visits | 1 Hour, 30 Mins, Hours, Min. |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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We are working within the government guidelines to help protect our staff and clients. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
| Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment | ||
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| In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below. | ||
| Regulator: CQC | ||
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Testing | The provider assured the regulator that it was accessing testing for people using the service and staff. |
| To view the provider’s latest Inspection Reports, Click here. | ||
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We are on Facebook| Funding Types | |
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| Region | South West |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| Local Authority Funded Clients | No |
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Decent nutrition is a vital part of staying well and we never forget that eating should be one of life’s pleasures. |
| We Can Prepare |
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| All day snacks, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Cold Meals, Hot Meals, Snacks. |
| Dietary Options |
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| Pureed, Vegetarian. |
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| Activities Are So Important |
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Our Active Respite service offers the chance for clients to enjoy short outings in and around the beautiful Dorset countryside in insured vehicles, accompanied by our fully trained staff. Trips are tailored to suit the mobility and preferences of clients and destinations include tea rooms, beauty spots and garden centres. |
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| Staff Specialities |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Knitting / Embroidery, Painting, Reminiscence, Word Games. |
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| CQC Registered | Yes |
| Overall | Outstanding |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Outstanding |
| Caring | Outstanding |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 8th November 2017 |
| Last rated | 5th January 2018 |
| Reports | |
| Registration Date | 11th August 2015 |
| Service Provider | Better Care at Home, DT1 1HY |
5th January 2018 We cover Dorchester, Weymouth, Broadmayne, Crossways, Bere Regis, Wool and surrounding area
Our Registered Address is:
18 North Square
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1HY
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