CQC report on the adult social care market

CQC have undertaken a national analysis of the adult social care market and now published a report of their findings. 

They have summarised these as follows:

• In an assessment of the market to the year ending 30 September 2010 83% of care homes, home care services, nursing agencies and shared lives schemes were rated good or excellent compared to 69% in 2008.
• There is stability and provision in the adult social care market but further growth will be needed to meet future needs.
• People are increasingly being supported to live independantly and in their homes.
• Year on year Councils are commissioning better care homes and home care services.