'Requires improvement' rating for care service in Solihull

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A social care service in Solihull has been given a negative score after being inspected.

The Care Quality Commission is in charge of inspecting social care services across England. The organisation judges care providers across various metrics – with the best possible rating being 'outstanding', and the worst 'inadequate'.

The latest data from the CQC shows Walfinch Solihull – a community-based service – was awarded a 'requires improvement' rating on January 6. Its latest inspection was on November 30.

A service found to be needing improvement will not be up to the CQC's standards.