Whitchurch care home earns 'exceptional' performance award

Berehill House, in Whitchurch, is now one of a few care homes that has been awarded the CIUK accreditation with scores of more than 90 per cent in all areas except one.

The CIUK (Care Inspections UK) is a UK Government-appointed United Kingdom Accreditation Service, responsible for the competent, impartial and consistent inspection of adult health and social care homes.

On Tuesday, November 26, the CIUK inspected Berehill House, focusing on quality, health and safety, infection control, safeguarding, individualised care, nutrition, medicines management, management, human resources and marketing and business development.

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Berehill House is one of a few care homes that has been awarded the CIUK accreditation (Image: Berehill House) The team's dedication earned them this remarkable achievement, as only a handful of care homes receive above 85 per cent in all areas.

To receive a certificated accreditation, care homes must achieve a compliance score of 85 per cent or more with no major non-compliances.

Edward Moore, Anavo's partner, which operates the home, said: "We're so proud of our team at Berehill House Care Home.

"The effort, dedication, and determination they show every day to make our residents’ experience at Berehill the very best it can be is a credit to our company."

Michelle Hart, Berehill House manager, said: "It has taken a lot of hard work and perseverance of every single member of the team to achieve these standards, let alone maintain them.

"Our residents are like our extended family, and we want the very best for every single one of them."