CSCI stars show social services are improving

29 Nov 07
Town hall leaders have welcomed the latest inspection results which show that the social care that they provide is continuing to improve.

30 November 2007

Town hall leaders have welcomed the latest inspection results which show that the social care that they provide is continuing to improve.

The Commission for Social Care Inspection published its latest performance 'star' ratings for adult social services in England on November 29. These showed that services had improved in 24 councils, but deteriorated in 15.

Almost a third (32%) of councils achieved the top three-star rating, while 49% achieved two stars. Nineteen per cent of councils had one star and, for the second year running, there were no zero-rated authorities.

The Local Government Association applauded the overall improvement in a year when resources had been stretched. David Rogers, chair of the LGA's community wellbeing board, said: 'Today's results are a reflection of the dedication and commitment of councils and their staff in delivering better care.'

But he added: 'There is still more to be done to meet people's needs and aspirations.'

CSCI chief inspector Paul Snell said: 'The councils serving people well aren't just providing good services, they are constantly raising their game and aiming high to continually improve and provide the best possible services for local people.'

He added that the CSCI would work closely with 12 councils that had been judged to be in urgent need of improvement.

King's Fund chief executive Niall Dickson observed that the progress related to the services provided to those deemed eligible for support. 'These are a minority of adults with social care needs, so this is a partial picture,' he said.

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