Emily Studholme

Adult Care and Well-Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 8 October 2026 - 10.00 am

Economy Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday, 15 September 2026 - 10.00 am

Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 21 July 2026 - 10.00 am

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Tuesday 21 July 2026 to discuss the redesign of adult mental health rehabilitation services and an update on end-of-life care. The committee received detailed presentations on both topics, engaging in discussion with officers and councillors regarding the proposed changes and their potential impacts.

Adult Care and Well-Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 10.00 am

The Adult Care and Well-Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel met on Monday 13 July 2026 to discuss the Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment report for Worcestershire County Council's adult social care services, the progress of the Adult Neurodiversity Team, and the 2025/26 draft year-end budget monitoring. The meeting confirmed that Worcestershire's adult social care services received an overall good rating from the CQC, with specific praise for its strengths-based practice, prevention initiatives, safeguarding, partnership working, and leadership. However, areas for improvement were identified, including equality in experience and outcomes, care provision, integration, and continuity. The panel also reviewed the performance and financial position of adult social care services, noting significant overspends in demand-led areas, and discussed the work programme for the upcoming year.