Ending postcode variation: How shared assessment practice improves outcomes

Many councils across England joined us to explore a challenge that sits at the heart of adult social care – but is often hidden in plain sight.

Across the country, hundreds of different Care Act assessment forms and approaches are in use. That variation affects not just practice, but fairness, assurance, defensibility, and outcomes for people who draw on care and support.

In this on-demand webinar, we unpack why assessment inconsistency has become a critical issue - and what councils are doing about it.

What you’ll learn

In the session, we explore:

• The hidden risks of inconsistent Care Act assessment practice
• How shared assessments support fairer, defensible decisions
• The link between assessment consistency and CQC assurance
• What councils gain by aligning practice instead of redesigning forms
• How consistent data unlocks learning, planning, and AI readiness

The webinar is a practice-led conversation grounded in what councils are experiencing right now.

Who this is for

This session is particularly relevant if you’re involved in:

• Adult social care practice or quality
• Assurance, performance, or inspection readiness
• Transformation or digital change
• Funding, panels, or decision-making frameworks

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