Local Government Association

CQC attended a webinar, hosted by LGA, on 17 October 2023: “Adult social care assurance: learning from the CQC pilots and the elected member perspective”.  This document providers answers to some of the questions asked during that session. It is not a comprehensive list of all questions and answers. Please note, the answers to these questions are based on our understanding as of November 2023, and are subject to confirmation following completion of pilots, pilot evaluation and incorporation of learning.

Adult social care information and advice are essential and getting them right means that people are more likely to be able to make informed choices and access the right support at the right time and place. This can make a big difference for someone and ultimately can improve their health and wellbeing. It also helps councils to manage and prioritise their assessment processes and resources.

Feedback report: 18 to 20 July 2023

Educational Psychologist, Dr. Jaspar Khawaja, explores why we need to stop being reactive to start meeting the psychological needs of children and young people. The independent article is part of our series of think pieces exploring children and young people's mental health.

This independent article from Dr. Geoffrey D James, teacher, coach and director of Solution Focused Education Ltd, is part of the LGA children and young people's mental health think piece series. The piece explores reimagining behaviour support using strengths-based practice for emotional and mental wellbeing.

This independent article is from Andrew Speight, researcher and Dr Sue Roffey, Director, Growing Great Schools Worldwide, Hon Associate Professor University College London. The article is part of the LGA children and young people's mental health think piece series. The piece explores promoting wellbeing through a holistic approach to mental health and education.

To help improve the lives and outcomes of people with a learning disability and autistic people, we have, in partnership with NHS England, developed a set of guiding principles for integrated care systems and their local partners.

This independent article from Paula Lavis, policy manager for NHS Confederation is part of the LGA children and young people's mental health think piece series. The piece explores how can we support children with the most acute needs.