Shropshire Adult Care Services Achieve ‘Good’ Rating from the CQC

The public body pointed out many good areas. These included care and proper integration, safeguarding, and community links. Good governance and management were highlighted. Learning and improvements got positive mentions.

Inspectors spoke to many people county-wide. They said people had ‘positive experiences’ regarding Shropshire’s adult care. People felt more independent with the support, and both unpaid carers and staff gave good feedback. Staff appeared very committed and passionate.

Councillor Lezley Picton expressed great happiness that the CQC report showed team strengths. They deliver crucial help to Shropshire residents. Achieving a ‘good’ rating felt excellent for them.

The assessment focused on adult social care, but it shows wider council dedication too. Many teams dedicate hard work to their roles, including public health and housing teams. Councillor Picton thanked everyone involved.

The assessment proves Shropshire’s pledge to support independence and better care. They aim to build strong community ties, which helps improve residents’ lives greatly.

Councillor Cecilia Motley also commented that Shropshire wants to improve adult care. Many locals need this support daily. They truly appreciate their staff’s work, she said.

Health, housing, and volunteer partners helped too, ensuring vital services support people. The council recognizes areas that need improvements and already planned to fix those beforehand. The council commits to quick improvements always and wants outstanding service quality overall. Shropshire will listen to views, including people using care, families, and care providers too, to give the finest service possible.