Issue - meetings

A report by the Corporate Director, Community Services is attached

Cllr John Thomson, Cabinet Member for Adult Care, Communities and Libraries presented a report which summarised the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) assessment of the performance of adult social care in Wiltshire during 2009-2010. A copy of the results letter from the CQC was also presented.

The CQC concluded that overall, the Council performed ‘Well’ derived from seven separate domain grades on various areas of activity. It was noted that the Council had been graded ‘Excellent’ for making a positive contribution and ‘Adequate’ for maintaining personal dignity and respect.

Additionally, the Assessment included a judgement for Leadership and for Commissioning and Use of Resources which were very positive. On Leadership, the Assessment concluded that ‘the leadership of adult social care in Wiltshire is strong and focused… The Council’s approach to person centred planning has radically changed the lives of many people with a learning disability in Wiltshire.’

Cllr Thomson and other Cabinet members congratulated the Director of Community Services and her team for such a positive assessment.

Resolved:

That Cabinet note the report.

Reason for Decision

The Director responsible for Adult Social Services is expected to take the CQC Commissioner Assessment to an open meeting of the relevant Committee of the Council by 31January 2011.