Agenda item

The Cabinet considered a report of the Corporate Director of Adult and Health Services which presented the adult social care self-assessment document which will be required by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) as part of the assessment of Durham County Council’s (DCC) Adult Social Care (for copy of report see file of minutes).

Councillor Chris Hood, Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Adult and Health Services highlighted that it was clear from the report that an effective process had been undertaken to develop the self-assessment required by the CQC. As outlined in this report, significant work had been undertaken in preparation for the self-assessment document. This included a robust governance process and engagement work with cabinet members, service users, carers, staff, members, leaders partners and stakeholders. Cabinet were asked to note the submission of the self assessment document.

Resolved:

That the content of the report and the self-assessment document be noted.