On the 25th October, the embattled Care Quality Commission released their annual State of Care report for 2023/24. It drew some interesting conclusions, and some worrying observations, though nothing that will surprise those familiar with the issues that beset the health and care sectors.

Every year, the third Friday in February marks Care Day – a day to celebrate and help share support for children and young people who grow up in care. Maybe you know someone in care, or you work in that sector?

In October 2023, the CQC published their 2022/23 State of Care Report, which looked at the state of health care and adult social care in England. It was a mixed picture, and although it found some excellent work in very difficult circumstances, it also identified multiple areas in which improvement was needed.

Findings from the CQC’s 2022/23 State of Care Report — which looks at the state of health care and adult social care in England —highlighted a great deal of excellent care, with staff working hard to do their best in often very difficult circumstances. There were also areas requiring significant improvement, however.