A HOMECARE company has been deemed compliant in a targeted inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Heydays Care and Support Services Ltd, based in Barrow, provides personal care to 107 elderly and vulnerable people in their own homes.

The inspection took place on December 1 with the provider given notice the previous day and was part of a targeted programme to assess infection prevention following the Covid-19 pandemic.

The report outlined findings of good practice.

It said: "Staff were trained in how to protect people from the risk of infection.

"The provider was aware of government guidance about controlling the spread of infection.

"The provider had developed dynamic risk assessments to balance people's rights and wishes with maintaining their safety.

"The provider had ensured staff had the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)  they needed to work safely.

"The provider gave staff guidance about carrying out a lateral flow device test if they were displaying symptoms of Covid-19. 

"Staff testing positive for Covid-19 were not allowed to work."