Kelly Palmer

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.

Adult Care and Well-Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 7th May, 2026 10.00 am

The Adult Care and Well-Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel of Worcestershire Council met on Thursday, 7 May 2026, to discuss the Principal Social Worker Annual Report and the Supported Living and Shared Lives paper. Key discussions included the quality of social work practice, workforce development, and the provision of supported living services, with a focus on improving outcomes for residents and ensuring the sustainability of care markets.

Adult Care and Well Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 20th May, 2024 2.00 pm

The meeting focused on several key issues, including the introduction of a new Sea of Honor, Mr. Maurice, and a detailed discussion on social care, safeguarding, and the challenges faced by the council in managing resources and services.