Home care agency
1st for Care (GB) Ltd
Home care agency in Lancaster, Lancashire
1st for Care (GB) Ltd
Home care agency in Lancaster, Lancashire
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About
1st for Care (GB) Ltd is a domiciliary care provider based in Lancaster, Lancashire. It delivers care and support in people's own homes, with a particular focus on dementia. The agency supports older people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65, and people with physical disabilities.
1st for Care (GB) Ltd was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2019, achieving Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 28 October 2019 · Last inspected 6 September 2019
Inspectors found that people receiving personal assistance in their own homes were kept safe and supported by a small, familiar team of staff. Staff were described as trained, capable and caring, and they involved people in decisions while respecting their rights, independence and dignity. The report notes that people and relatives were satisfied with the service and would recommend it.
- The registered manager checks new staff before they start work in people's homes, and staff are trained to deliver care safely.
- Care is personalised, with care plans developed alongside each person and changes agreed where possible.
- Staff are described as kind and caring, and people know how to raise a complaint.
- Staff say they feel well supported, and the service has links to specialist support for people at the end of their lives.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
Straight-line distances.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
What home care costs
Estimated typical UK ranges — 1st for Care (GB) Ltd will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.
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Local health safety net
1st for Care (GB) Ltd is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Lancaster Infirmary, 0.2 miles away. The local GP practice is QUEEN SQUARE MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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