Decision details

Assurance of local authority delivery of its duties defined by part one of the care act (2014) by the Care Quality Commission and its contribution to improving services and outcomes for people in receipt of adult social care including through self-assessment.

RESOLVED

(a) that the requirements placed on Integrated Adult Social Care (ASC) through the Care Quality Commission (CQC) assurance framework be recognised and support the service in its preparedness for the assurance reform.

(b) that Members of the Cabinet are supported in their roles regarding assurance of local authority delivery of its duties as defined by part one of the Care Act (2014) by:

      i.         being offered further Masterclasses on this and related topics;

     ii.         being briefed on key developments via the newsletter of the Cabinet Member for Integrated Adult Social Care and Health;

    iii.         having access to a website containing materials relevant to CQC assurance, a guide to adult social care in Devon, and our self-assessment; and

   iv.         being offered group or individual briefing sessions ahead of any inspection visit by the CQC such as those facilitated by the Local Government Association (LGA) in January 2024.