Anjulita Court

Bramley Way, North Brickhill, Bedford MK41 7GD
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9.9 62 Reviews
  • Anjulita Court, Bedford
When you step into Anjulita Court, it isn’t just the countryside views or the thoughtfully designed architecture that linger in your memory. It’s the uplifting positivity of a home that connects warmth, positivity, and unwavering commitment to making each day meaningful for every resident. The home provide nursing, dementia and residential care ensuring each resident feels secure, respected, and valued.

With 62 ensuite bedrooms, spacious communal lounges, and a stunning central foyer that serves as the heart of the home, Anjulita Court is more than just a care home, it’s a vibrant, close-knit community. Every thoughtfully designed space offers comfort and fosters connection, from private bedrooms with garden views to shared areas that bring residents, families, and staff together.

Residents can enjoy the sensory room, with its calming lights and sounds, as well as the hydrotherapy pool, which promotes relaxation and mobility, enhance residents’ physical and emotional wellbeing. The beautifully landscaped gardens, and peaceful courtyard offer tranquil spaces to unwind or socialise. Anjulita Court’s vibrant atmosphere is enriched by a full calendar of activities, including music festivals, cultural events, and intergenerational programmes.

Anjulita Court’s legacy of care spans over 60 years, a testament to the home’s dedication to providing exceptional support and creating a true sense of belonging for its residents. Whether you’re searching for yourself or a loved one, for short stays, nursing, dementia or residential care, the team at Anjulita Court are here to help.

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Care Provided by Anjulita Court

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 62 Service Users
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's

Good to Know

  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (62)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (61)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Year Purpose Built: 2009
    • Last Refurbishment: 2021
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Anjulita Court

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £1,406 – £1,501
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,611 – £1,698
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,825 – £1,985
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Anjulita Court to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Tours preferably during weekday office hours or by agreement with home manager


  • Parking

  • Car Park at front of the building


Anjulita Court Reviews (62)

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Anjulita Court has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.884) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Anjulita Court has 62 reviews.

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Review from Jenny T (Friend of Resident) published on 23 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’m always impressed by the welcoming atmosphere and the friendly staff. I really enjoy spending time with my close friend, sharing afternoon tea and chatting about our lives. She is very well cared for and is encouraged to do as much as she can for herself. I occasionally take her out, and this is
well-planned and organised. I like attending some events with my friend.

Reply from Ernie Botley, Home Manager at Anjulita Court

Thank you for your positive review of Anjulita Court. I am pleased to hear you feel welcome by the team and that you are able to enjoy time with your friend.


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Review from Julie C (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so impressed with Anjulita Court Care Home. All the staff are so friendly, those who do the laundry, cooking, carers and managers. I would never have believed my father would be so happy not being in his own home and he has thanked me on numerous occasions for choosing such a good care home. The
standard of care is very high and the weekly calendar of activities provide something for everyone. The purpose-built building is of a very high standard and very attractive in a beautiful setting. The residents can enjoy a lovely garden, next to a country park. The food is also of very high quality and the staff take considerable care to listen to individual’s requests and to consult the residents on improvements to the menus. Another great bonus is the indoor physical therapy pool. I would thoroughly recommend this care home and it has attentive, quality nursing support if needed with excellent links with the local GP surgery.

Reply from Ernie Botley, Home Manager at Anjulita Court

Thank you for taking the time to provide the detailed feedback about Anjulita Court. As you say we are lucky to have a lovely building to live and work in. I am pleased to hear that you perceive our staff team to be friendly and considerate to the needs of residents. Thank you again for your review.


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Review from Neil B (Son of Resident) published on 22 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum loves living at Anjulita Court. The staff are fantastic - not just the care staff but everyone; admin, cleaners, kitchen, maintenance. This is what is so incredible about the care. Everyone cares! Mum's favourite activity is swimming in the therapy pool and she gets to do that quite regularly. Our
lives are all made so much easier by mum's love for her new home - and we're always made to feel welcome when we visit too!

Reply from Ernie Botley, Home Manager at Anjulita Court

Thank you for the positive comments and ratings about the team at Anjulita. These will be shared with the staff. We are pleased to be able to offer access to the pool on occasion. We recently started a collaboration with a local hydrotherapy service whose physiotherapists will advise on the best exercises in the water. Thank you again and we look forward to seeing you on your visits.


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Review from J B (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

After a year without "nursing care", Mother had a fall, a spell in hospital, and even moved to the "nursing unit"! (I totally appreciate that the care sector is finding recruitment difficult). After several months bed-bound, Mum decided she wants to try to build her strength to try to walk. A physio
gave her exercises, which need support staff. She rarely gets help - even after asking repeatedly, and so is quite unhappy that she is not receiving assistance. I have noticed that dirty cups are not cleaned, she has occasionally been without a jug of water/teeth are not leaned during personal care.

Reply from Ernie Botley, Home Manager at Anjulita Court

Thank you for the feedback and our follow-up discussion. I am sorry that your mother had some experiences when she felt unsupported. I note that you feel there is improvement in her care.


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Review from Jane F (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was welcomed into Anjulita Court mid April 2022 and hasn't looked back. She is well cared for and enjoys the activities which they offer on a regular basis, especially the music and dancing items. She is treated with dignity and respect and cannot praise the staff enough, from the manager,
office, carers, nursing, minister, kitchen, cleaning, maintenance, hairdresser, chiropodist and activities staff they work as a team and really care about mums health and happiness. I would not hesitate to recommend Anjulita Court. I visited numerous homes, some of which were awful, but on the first visit to Anjulita Court I knew it was the right place for mum.

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Review from M H (Goddaughter of Resident) published on 1 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so thankful for the welcome and care given to "Aunty". The manager is always ready to stop and speak to you. The home has a great "songs of praise" followed by refreshments. The rooms are a good size and we are thankful "Aunty" can have her pictures and plates on the wall making it homely. She
has also enjoyed lollies and lemonade which is ideal in the heatwave.

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Review from Anne B (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Dad was welcomed into Anjulita Court by several cheerful members of staff in February 2022. He has now made this his home enjoying the company of other residents. There are several daily activities for all residents to get involved in, Church services, Quizzes, Baking, Art and Crafts, and recently
a dedicated time for the male members to meet up and reminisce. Everyone got involved with the Jubilee Celebration, Singalong, Afternoon Tea, Disco, all organised by the wonderful Anjulita Court Team. We are very happy with the care Dad is receiving, the home is very clean and well maintained with attentive staff and always available for you to chat too.

Reply from Ernie Botley, Home Manager at Anjulita Court

Thank you for the kind review. We have been pleased to welcome some new residents since the pandemic and are glad that people have been able to have a sociable time living at Anjulita. Your review has been shared with our staff at the home.


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Review from Stuart F (Son of Resident) published on 16 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would not like to think how my sister and I would have coped without the love and support of everyone at Anjulita Court, both our Mother and Father have been living there for a while, their care has been amazing, our Mother has just passed and the love everyone has shown not only our Father, but us
as well has helped so much at such a difficult time.

Reply from Ernie Botley, Home Manager at Anjulita Court

Many thanks for the lovely feedback and support to the team at Anjulita Court.


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Review from Elizabeth H (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

At the start of 2021 and still in lockdown both my parents' health deteriorated and it became obvious they each needed dedicated care in a safe environment and this was found at Anjulita Court. For my parents, it meant a wrench from their home 200 miles away in order to be closer to me, their daughter.
Anjulita Court was so accommodating and welcoming and ensured that my parents had their own rooms close to each other. The dedicated care and attention to detail of the wonderful staff soon enabled my parents to feel at home, safe in the knowledge they were being looked after. Initially, I was their designated visitor but as restrictions lifted more family members were welcomed and encouraged to visit which was important for my parents' mental health. Throughout the pandemic, Anjulita Court has kept pace with government guidelines and I have never been made to feel unwelcome or denied access unless it was unavoidable. My mum now receives end-of-life care and I have been granted ECG status.

Reply from Ernie Botley, Home Manager at Anjulita Court

Thank you for the lovely feedback about the care provided at Anjulita Court. It has been a difficult time for visiting through the pandemic but we were happy to enable essential family carer visits to keep families involved with the support of residents.


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Review from Joanne H (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 16 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Anjulita Court is a superb care home. All the staff are caring and work tiresomely to make residents have a great stay. The pandemic has been such a difficult time for all and Anjulita has and continues to be excellent in keeping up regular communications with family members. I would especially like
to thank the member of staff who has been caring for my Mother-in-Law since 2016 and the Administration Manager who is very helpful in sorting out any queries and of course the General Manager. In addition to the excellent care that is provided, the staff are always mindful of what would be in the best interests of the residents and have recommended music therapy to my Mother-in-Law who responds well. I thoroughly recommend Anjulita Court.

Reply from Ernie Botley, Home Manager at Anjulita Court

Many thanks for the great feedback about our team at Anjulita Court. We are really pleased that MHA fundraising is now supporting two days a week service here from our music therapist.


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Review from Philip W (Son of Resident) published on 16 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Anjulita Court provides a friendly and professional caring environment. All of the many staff that we have encountered, are very caring and efficient. A strong focus on the well-being of residents is apparent. The home is well designed and fully equipped, with many additional services and support provided.

Reply from Ernie Botley, Home Manager at Anjulita Court

Thank you for the great feedback about the service at Anjulita Court.


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Review from Jane H (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum moved into Anjulita Court in August 2020, a difficult time for everybody and at short notice. From the start, the whole team were incredibly flexible, understanding, and helpful. Whilst she has lived here all the staff, care staff, and administrative, have provided excellent care for her and have
really got to know her. They really appreciate her likes and dislikes and respect her preferences and personality. I don't live locally but they could not have been more accommodating enabling me to visit whilst maintaining infection protection rules and keeping the residents and staff safe. I feel very well informed and have full confidence in the care team, and I am impressed with the management team who seem to be constantly looking for ways to introduce initiatives to keep their residents and families happy. I can recommend this facility wholeheartedly.

Reply from Ernie Botley, Home Manager at Anjulita Court

Thank you for the fabulous comments about our team and the care provided at Anjulita Court.


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Review from Mike S (Son of Resident) published on 24 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very helpful, friendly and caring staff. Food of a very good standard. Well-run with care offered at many levels. MHA have dealt with visits during the pandemic well. Recommended care home in my opinion.

Reply from Ernie Botley, Home Manager at Anjulita Court

Thank you for this positive review of the care and support provided at Anjulita. Thank you for your support during these difficult times for everyone. I have passed your kind comments to the care staff and wider team.


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Review from Alison H (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Obviously, it’s been a difficult year for everyone with restricted visiting for relatives but Mum appears to be well looked after and well cared for during these tough times. Visits have been facilitated in line with government guidance whenever possible. Activities for residents have, sadly, been very
restricted because of the pandemic.

Reply from Ernie Botley, Home Manager at Anjulita Court

Thank you for the feedback to the Anjulita team. Your feedback is very encouraging for the staff team who as you say have worked through the stressful year to maintain safety and care for all residents and each other. We are very conscious of the reduction in activity, especially communal activity in our central foyer as we have kept residents on different units apart for infection prevention reasons. We will be focusing more effort on meaningful activity for residents and hope that we can also involve relatives more as the restrictions ease. Thank you again.


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Review from Amanda W (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been in Anjulita Court since December 2020 when it became necessary, at very short notice, to find her full-time care. At a very traumatic time in our lives, particularly as a result of lockdown, the staff at Anjulita have been supportive, attentive and caring. Since Mum has lived there, she
has had a couple of bouts of ill health, the most recent being in February. The staff identified the issue quickly and dealt with it efficiently and professionally. I was kept in touch with all developments and at all times, I have had peace of mind that Mum is being well looked after.

Reply from Ernie Botley, Home Manager at Anjulita Court

Thank you for your ratings and comments about the responses, support and care that the staff have provided. We have maintained the service open through lockdown where possible. We are pleased to have provided urgent support where needed within the limitations of the testing and quarantine regulations. Thank you for your vote of confidence in the staff and management here. Your positive feedback is really appreciated by the team.


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Review from Ida M (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been a resident since August 2020 and considering the tough times everyone has had to cope with the staff have been exceptional. All staff are very approachable and friendly and helped mum settle in very well with care and compassion.

Reply from Ernie Botley, Home Manager at Anjulita Court

Many thanks for your positive ratings and comments. We have been pleased to continue to welcome residents in the past year to join us at Anjulita. Your feedback is really appreciated by the staff and gives the team a boost knowing they are supported by families. We hope to see you in the home when restrictions are lifted.


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Review from Russell C (Son of Resident) published on 26 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From a distance of 200 miles and a prolonged absence because of covid 19, my gratitude of Anjulita is difficult to measure. For the carers of Anjulita, this is not just a job; this is a vocation. With regard to how the Anjulita team deals with both residents and the associated families, it is the emotional
intelligence of the team that is most humbling; this care is the very essence of Christianity. I am profoundly grateful to have this new home for my Mum.

Reply from Ernie Botley, Home Manager at Anjulita Court

Thank you from the team at Anjulita for your review and your ratings. We are fortunate to have many staff who have been working at the home for several years. This helps enormously in providing consistent and personal care to residents and families that you talk about. We are all hoping to welcome back relatives and friends as we come out from the prolonged absences caused by the pandemic.


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Review from Nicholas D (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 17 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a remarkable place, run by people who really care, with an ethos of deep respect and tender kindness to the residents. Considering what care homes have been through this year, they have stayed unfailingly calm and positive, communicating what little information (to start with) the government
have them as well as they could while staff were themselves ill and terribly under pressure. The hands-on staff are absolutely wonderful with my aunt, who has specific nursing needs. She’s been here for I think 5 years now. They have also been amazingly kind to me and my whole family when we’ve been able to visit. The staff that support them do an excellent job too, and the admin team are incredibly high functioning, and he leads in a way that I deeply respect as it gets loyalty and high standards without bullying. He has been endlessly patient with me and my family’s questions. We looked at many homes in this area, and Anjulita was by miles the best one. It still is.

Reply from Ernie Botley, Home Manager at Anjulita Court

Thank you for taking the time to provide such positive feedback to the team here. It really does give the staff a lift to know their care and compassion is appreciated by the family.


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Review from J P (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mother was looked after really well with care and compassion.
The staff were all really helpful, thoughtful and kind.
The building is clean, light and airy.
The garden is peaceful and calm.
I would highly recommend this care home.

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Review from D B (Resident) published on 5 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I spent two weeks respite in Anjulita Court. The first thing to strike you is how good the staff are. Everyone speaks to you or waves to you, they call you by your first name and really care about you and I cannot praise them enough.

Reply from Ernie Botley, Home Manager at Anjulita Court

Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at Anjulita Court. Thank you for your kind feedback regarding our staff team, which is very much appreciated. I will ensure that your comments are shared with them.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.884)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.884) out of 10 for Anjulita Court 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 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home 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 4.884 for Anjulita Court is calculated as follows: ( (225 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 251 Ratings = 4.884

  • 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 relating to the number of positive Reviews for Anjulita Court is based on 22 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 62 registered maximum number of service users is 12.4, which has been reached with 22 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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 Care Home 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: 3 Jan 2024

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  • Effective

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  • Responsive

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  • 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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