WIRRAL’S social services department was rated among the worst in England in a national assessment released today.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) marked the borough as “poor” in two out of eight categories – the most “poor” scores in England.
The way abuse is dealt with and prevented was one area of criticism.
Wirral is now one of only four councils in England classed as “adequate” for social care, with none classed as “poor” overall.
Council chiefs said last night they were taking the findings “very seriously”, adding an improvement plan had been drawn up.
The low marks were for “privacy and dignity”, which includes abuse prevention, and “increasing choice and control”, which is meant to make sure individuals know what social care provision is available to them.
Other Merseyside boroughs scored well.
Both Knowsley and Halton gained eight “excellents” and Liverpool six “excellents” and two “wells”.
