Support to Reading Council; establishing a robust, evidence led prevention framework for Adult Socia

helps councils to improve the way they deliver adult social care and public health services and helps Government understand the challenges faced by the sector. The programme is a trusted network for developing and sharing best practice, developing tools and techniques, providing support, and buildin

g connections. It is offered to councils without charge. Reading’s CQC assessment was published 10th October 2025. CQC feedback highlighted • delays in assessments and reviews, • inconsistent carers’ assessments • long delays in direct paym