Politicians react to critical care report

Lancashire County Council's Reform UK leader Stephen Atkinson stressed that the CQC’s findings related to an assessment of the service under the previous Tory administration.

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However, he added: “We accept the inspectors’ findings and want to assure residents that significant work is continuing to ensure that the people we support every day receive the best service possible.

“We understand there will be concerns and want to reassure people who use our services, as well as their loved ones and our partners, that we will not stop until all of the recommendations raised in this report are addressed.

“While there were many areas we can be proud of, we know the council needs to do better in other areas.