Equity in experiences and outcomes
Lambeth Council's adult social care services recently achieved an 'Outstanding' rating for Equity in Experiences and Outcomes from the Care Quality Commission.
Lambeth Council's adult social care services received an 'Outstanding' rating for Equity in Experiences and Outcomes from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in May 2026. This places Lambeth among only five local authorities nationwide to achieve this top mark in this area, which assesses fairness in how individuals experience and benefit from services.
The CQC's assessment, published in May 2026, awarded Lambeth's services an overall 'Good' rating with a score of 78 out of 100. Richard Sparks, Director of Adult Social Care, highlighted the 'Outstanding' equity rating as a significant achievement for the borough.
Key facts
- Lambeth's Adult Social Care services received an 'Outstanding' rating for Equity in Experiences and Outcomes from the CQC in May 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- Lambeth is one of only five local authorities nationwide to receive an 'Outstanding' mark for Equity in Experiences and Outcomes. Source 1 Source 2
- Lambeth's Adult Social Care services received an overall 'Good' rating from the CQC in May 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- The CQC assessment gave Lambeth's services a score of 78 out of 100. Source 1 Source 2
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