Direct Care and Support Services

20 Fairway, Carshalton SM5 4HS
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8.9 13 Reviews
  • Direct Care and Support Services, Carshalton

Care Provided by Direct Care and Support Services

  • Type of Service
  • Home Care Provider
  • Privately Owned
  • Specialist Care Categories
  • Call in Service
  • Cleaning Service
  • Companionship
  • Dementia
  • Domestic Services / Home Help
  • Food Preparation & Serving
  • High Dependency Care, two carers attending
  • Laundry Service
  • Learning Disability
  • Medication Assistance
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Personal Hygiene Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite cover
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Shopping Service / Errands
  • Sit in Service
  • Transportation Service
  • Other Care Provided
  • 24 Hour Care
  • Adult Home Care (18+)
  • Hospital Discharge
  • Live in Carer
  • Personal Care (on a contracted hours basis)
  • Personal Care Assessments
  • Risk Assessments in the Home

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Sunita Larka
  • Person in charge
  • Sunita Larka (Manager)

Direct Care and Support Services Reviews (13)

8.9

Direct Care and Support Services has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.941) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Direct Care and Support Services has 13 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My uncle has been here a few years now and he is very happy! Everybody who works here is caring, genuine, welcoming, organised, happy and very supportive.


My uncle has particular needs and ways, he went through a big traumatic change however after settling in he has come such a long way with Homecare.
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go's on regular outings, whilst still given his own independence, he has even joined a dance club once a week. There are lots of opportunities available!


His confidence has grown and is happy! He is listened to and we'll taken care of, cannot be happier he is happy. The house is always very clean and tidy with a lovely big back garden. Thank you so much home care for all you do and continue to do!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic care of residents by the whole team. Looking out for residents' best interests and raising concerns to healthcare community teams appropriately.
Would highly recommend the care given by staff.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with my brother's home and more than happy with the staff. I find them 100% professional. It definitely gives myself and my family comfort and peace of mind that my brother is looked after and, more to the point, he’s very happy. Well done all.

Reply from Karen Cornwall, Service Development Manager at Direct Care and Support Services

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. DCSS are very happy that you are highly satisfied with the quality of the care and support which we provide.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely home, with wonderful, caring staff. Never been happier.

Reply from Karen Cornwall, Service Development Manager at Direct Care and Support Services

Thank you for taking the time to undertake this review. I am happy you have found your experience to be a positive one.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My adult son has resided at a Direct Care Services property for the last few years. He is happy and content with his accommodation and has a good relationship with the staff employed to care for him.
I regularly attend the address to take him out, as does one of my other sons, and have never had any
issues with his personal cleanliness, or that of his room and surroundings.
Other than the understandable and obvious Covid restrictions, there are no issues with taking him out and/or returning him later in the day, which we do most Saturdays for football/cricket, which provides him with much needed external social interaction.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am satisfied with the service. I am getting regular updates on how my daughter is doing and often I get a phone call or email which is additional. Most important is that my daughter considers this place her home and is satisfied.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with my brothers care. Lovely care given. My brother is always kept clean and happy. Good food. The staff take him out to his clubs and he enjoys going to parties etc. Great care is also given with his medication. General health much improved since he has been with Direct Care and Support
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm always greeted professionally and warmly whenever I go to visit my sister. She is very happy with the care staff and she enjoys living there very much. She is treated with love and respect. They respect her cultural and religious needs very much. Overall, we are very pleased with the service.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Direct Care and Support Services provide excellent care for my sister. They take great care of all her needs. Making medical/doctors appointments when required, and taking her. Dietary requirements, arranging dental and chiropody appointments and ensuring medication prescriptions are reordered on time.
The management and staff are very caring, and I am always greeted well when I visit, no need to call beforehand as I can go anytime. My sister thoroughly enjoys her activities and holidays. She is happy, which to me is very important. It is a small house like a family unit.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This was my first experience with Direct Care. Initially, I was very worried and concerned about their care but over the four years, I've seen a fantastic improvement in their service. They immediately address and implement any concerns, they provide fantastic service and the staff are very warm and
welcoming. Overall I'm very pleased with their customer service.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My stepdaughter has been a client of Direct Care for nearly 4 years. She lives in a flat in Sutton with 24 hour care. My family and myself have been greatly impressed with the high standard of care given to her which has resulted in her health and general well being improved. I am always welcomed when
visiting and am regularly consulted and informed by the care staff regarding any ongoing issues.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

They provide care for my daughter who is severely handicapped and unable to do anything for herself. They are cheerful and consistent, completing their tasks to a high standard. She has a small 'core' of personnel who know her needs well so she always has someone who knows her.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mums experience has been excellent! Every member of staff has been totally professional in every way. Well mannered and respectful of mums needs.

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Current Review Score: 8.9 (8.941)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.9 (8.941) out of 10 for Direct Care and Support Services is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.0 out of 5 from 3 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Home Care Provider is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.941 for Direct Care and Support Services is calculated as follows: ( (16 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 17 Ratings = 4.941

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows: 3 points for the first Positive Review, 2 points in total for each of the next 9 Positive Reviews (1st = 3, 2nd = 0.5, 3rd = 0.5, 4th = 0.25, 5th = 0.25, 6th = 0.1, 7th = 0.1, 8th = 0.1, 9th = 0.1, 10th = 0.1)

    The 5 points relating to the number of Positive Reviews for Direct Care and Support Services is based on 3 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as follows: 3 + 0.5 + 0.5 = 4

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Home Care Provider does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 8 Mar 2023

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  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Good
  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Direct Care and Support Services

What Type of Services does Direct Care and Support Services offer?

Direct Care and Support Services offers Home Care.

How many Carers does Direct Care and Support Services employ?

Direct Care and Support Services employs 28 carers.