Care Quality Commission coming to Wakefield as assurance of Adults Social Care gets underway
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Wakefield Council has welcomed the start of a new assessment process, led by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
The Local Authority Assurance Assessment of Adults Social Care Services was first introduced in 2023. And focuses on how councils meet their duties under The Care Act 2014 (part 1). It is similar to the Ofsted framework, that regulates Children’s Services.
“We welcome the CQC assessment as it will help us on our journey to provide the best possible services to those we care for.
“Whilst this is an opportunity for us to showcase the work we do well, we already know there are areas where we must improve, and work is underway to address this.
“What we learn from the CQC will allow us to check and challenge the improvement plans we’re already on with.”
Cllr Michelle Collins
Cabinet Member for Adults and Health
The first stage of the assessment is already underway, with the Council providing the CQC with its Adults Social Care policies, procedures, and performance information.
An assurance assessment will follow within the next six months.