Issue - meetings

CQC Assessment and Assurance of Local Authorities

Meeting: 11/02/2025 - Cabinet (Item 6)

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Minutes:

Background:

The report provided the Cabinet with the findings of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment of Medway Council's performance in fulfilling their obligations under Part 1 of the Care Act 2014. The CQC had awarded Medway with a score of 59% and an overall rating of "Requires Improvement." It was noted that this was only a few points away from an overall rating of ‘good’. An action plan had already been put in place.

It was noted that the report had previously been considered by the Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 16 January 2025 and its comments were set out in section 8 of the report.

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	The Cabinet noted the outcome and comments of the Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee, as set out in section 8 of the report.
	The Cabinet noted the Local Authority rating issued by the Care Quality Commission following an assessment of how well Medway Council was performing against their duties under Part 1 of the Care Act 2014.
	The Cabinet noted the action plan which addressed the improvement areas identified in the assessment.

Reasons:

To monitor and take actions on the regulatory foundations for meeting the statutory requirements for Medway Council Medway Council under Part 1 of the Care Act 2014.