Agenda item

Report of the Assistant Director, Adults

The Assistant Director, Adults, submitted a report (previously circulated) to update and inform this Committee on the CQC assurance framework and inspection activity in January 2025.

The submitted report stated that the CQC Assurance Framework for Local Authorities in England, introduced by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), was a structured approach to evaluating the performance of local authorities in delivering Adult Social Care services, and was aligned with the goals of the Health and Care Act 2022, which aimed to ensure high-quality, equitable, and sustainable care for individuals in need.

The submitted report outlined the assessment criteria, the methods of evaluation, the outcome ratings, and the focus on continuous improvement by identifying strengths and areas for development. The submitted report updated Members on the inspection undertaken between 20th January 2025 and 24th January 2025.

The Chair reported that he had met with the Senior Leadership Team, thanked the team for their work in preparing for the inspection, and stated that he was reassured that there should be no unforeseen issues arising from the inspection.

Members felt that the inspection represented a refreshing approach, and sought clarification over the scoring system. Members were made aware of the recent final report received by Middlesbrough Council and enquired whether there had been any feedback from colleagues on their report.

RESOLVED – That the contents of the report be noted.