William Eichler 18 May 2026

CQC hands out third inadequate rating

CQC hands out third inadequate rating image
Salford City Council © Marmalade Photos / Shutterstock.com.

Salford City Council is the third council to be rated inadequate for its adult social care services by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) since assessments began.

The council received the CQC's lowest score across all areas, including safeguarding, partnership working and management.

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