https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/adultcare/Recent content in adultcare on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 15 Jun 2026 04:48:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/cqc-social-care-inspection-reveals-challenges-for-somerset-council/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:48:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/cqc-social-care-inspection-reveals-challenges-for-somerset-council/A recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report has highlighted serious shortcomings in Somerset Council’s adult social care services, prompting calls from Conservative figures for urgent action. Despite increased funding and dedication from front-line staff, the council’s services were found to require improvement in several key areas. The comprehensive inspection, carried out in September 2025, praised the commitment of carers and occupational therapists but uncovered issues including long delays in assessments and difficulties recruiting and retaining staff.