https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/adultservices/Recent content in adultservices on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 15 Jun 2026 04:48:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/cqc-social-care-inspection-sounds-wake-up-call-for-somerset-council/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:48:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/cqc-social-care-inspection-sounds-wake-up-call-for-somerset-council/Somerset Council’s adult social care services have been rated as requiring improvement following a detailed inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Conservative officials have described the findings as a “wake-up call” for the council’s ruling Liberal Democrat administration. The CQC report, based on an extensive inspection carried out in September 2025, highlights both strengths and weaknesses within the council’s care provision. While front-line staff—including carers and occupational therapists—were praised for their dedication and work ethic, the report identified serious concerns such as prolonged waiting times for assessments and ongoing difficulties in recruiting and retaining qualified staff.