Background
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. Through assessing, monitoring and regulating services, the CQC aims to make sure health and social care services provide people with safe, effective, compassionate and high-quality care.
In 2023, a new assessment framework was introduced for providers, local authorities and integrated care systems.
Assurance of Local Authority Adult Services
Local authority assessments are distinct, in that they will focus on the statutory duties contained in the Care Act. The local authority assessments will use quality statements to look at the following four themes:
Theme 1 – how local authorities work with people, including unpaid carers;
Theme 2 – how local authorities provide support;
Theme 3 – how local authorities ensure safety in the system;
Theme 4 – leadership.
CQC Quality Statements Full List by Theme (opens as a PDF in a new window)
Publications and Resources for Local Authorities
CQC publications
- Local authority assessment guidance
- Assessment framework for local authority assurance
- Published local authority assessment reports
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CQC webinars
Other useful information
- An analysis of local authority CQC assessment reports: What does ‘good’ look like? (Local Government Association, Partners in Health and Social Care)
- Care Quality Commission assessments for adult social care: Must know guide for lead members (Local Government Association, Partners in Health and Social Care)
- A Practical Resource to Help Principal Social Workers Prepare for Care Quality Commission Assessment (Local Government Association, Partners in Health and Social Care)
- CQC Assurance (Local Government Association)
