Bury Council's adult social care services have been rated Good by the Care Quality Commission following an inspection of how the authority meets its duties under the Care Act 2014.
Inspectors highlighted strong person centred care, effective partnership working and a focus on helping people live independently.
The Care Quality Commission found that adult social care services in Bury are performing well and delivering support that is tailored to individual needs and circumstances.
The overall Good rating reflects strengths across several key areas, including how the council works with residents to promote equitable outcomes, delivers support through partnerships and community networks, and manages safety and safeguarding responsibilities.
Inspectors also praised leadership within the service, identifying effective governance, sustainability and a commitment to learning, improvement and innovation.
The report highlighted progress made in recent years, including reduced waiting times for support, strengthened safeguarding arrangements and an increased focus on equality, diversity and inclusion.
According to the inspection findings, residents are supported in a way that builds on their strengths and personal goals, with services designed to help people remain independent and connected to their communities.
The report also recognised Bury's Integrated Neighbourhood Model, which brings together health services, social care teams and voluntary organisations to support residents through community based services. Inspectors found this approach had contributed to improved health outcomes and successful prevention and early intervention measures.
Councillor Tamoor Tariq, cabinet member for adult care, said: "We’re proud that CQC has recognised adult social care in Bury as good – reflecting the strength of our staff, our partnerships, and the difference we make to people’s lives every day. This result belongs to our staff and partners, whose professionalism and compassion are clear throughout the report.
"It reflects how we work in Bury – through our LET’S Do It approach – working locally, together with partners, and focusing on people’s strengths and independence.
"We know there is more to do, particularly around waiting times and support for unpaid carers, and we are already taking action to improve."
Adrian Crook, director for adult social care in Bury, said: "We are proud of this result, and I would like to thank all our staff, volunteers, partners and carers across the borough.
"We are continuing to learn and improve to best shape our services and support for the people we support, and our most vulnerable residents.
"We have made real progress, particularly in safeguarding, partnership working and reducing waiting times, and we are committed to maintaining this momentum."
The council said the rating provides reassurance that adult social care services in the borough are safe, personalised and focused on supporting residents to live independently.
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