Bay is doing well with support for vulnerable adults, watchdog finds

PARTNERS which provide care for vulnerable adults across Torbay have welcomed a watchdog report which has rated their services as good.

- by GUY HENDERSON Local Democracy Reporter

The Care Quality Commission says while there are still some “shortfalls” in the bay's adult social care services, the bay is performing strongly in key areas.

Since April 2023 the CQC has had powers to inspect and intervene to make sure people get the best quality care and support, and this is the first time Torbay has been assessed.

Adult social care is provided by the Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust on behalf of Torbay Council as part of an “integrated care partnership”.

Councillor Hayley Tranter is the council's cabinet member for adult social care. She said: “We are very pleased, and I would like to congratulate and thank all those who work in the service locally, all our partners across the NHS, our commissioned care providers and the community and voluntary sector.

“While we know there is always more room for improvement, this rating gives us the confidence to take what we already do well and build on this to continue to improve.”