SOCIAL CARE

Council accuses CQC of 'poor inspection process'

A council has hit out at a watchdog over its ‘poor inspection process’ after receiving a judgement of ‘requires improvement’ for its adult social care services.

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By Martin Ford | 17 April 2025
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A council has hit out at a watchdog over its ‘poor inspection process' after receiving a judgement of ‘requires improvement' for its adult social care services.

Bath and North East Somerset was among the first authorities to be inspected after the Care Quality Commission (CQC) was given oversight of councils' adult services.

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