SOLIHULL MP Lorely Burt has called for an end to “suffering” from social services that were rated amongst the worst in England.
She spoke after Conservative-controlled Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council was one of eight out of 148 authorities classed as a “priority for improvement” by the Care Quality Commission, the official regulator.
The Liberal Democrat MP said: "It is deeply disappointing that Solihull has been named and shamed for being one of the worst councils in England for adult social care."
"This report will raise genuine concern for families and clients receiving care right across the borough."
She said: "I am particularly worried because the report found that Solihull was performing only to minimum acceptable standards in four out of seven categories, including fundamental aims such as improvements to quality of life and treating people with dignity and respect.
"I urgently call on the council take into consideration the Care Quality Commission's recommendations and raise the level of adult care well above the minimum standards so that our elderly do not continue to suffer."
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