UK councils oppose single-word CQC ratings for adult social care providers, arguing they lack complexity and harm reputations.

UK councils are advocating for the elimination of single-word ratings used by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to assess adult social care providers. They argue these ratings fail to reflect the complexity of the services and can negatively impact providers' reputations. The CQC, facing scrutiny for internal issues affecting its inspections, maintains that its rating system is essential for improvement. The government has no plans to change this system.

September 09, 2024
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