Lewisham Council's CQC Adult Social Care inspection

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is responsible for inspecting adult social care services across England — including care homes, care providers, NHS trusts and, since April 2023, how local councils like Lewisham deliver their responsibilities.

Between April 2023 and summer 2026, the CQC carried out initial (or Baseline) inspections of every local council who provide Adult Social Care Services.
As a result of this baseline inspection, they have now updated their Local Authority Assurance Framework which sets out how they inspect.

What do the CQC look at?

The inspection is based on four key themes:

working with people – how well we support individuals to have choice, control and live independently
providing support – whether care and support is person-centred, strengths-based and coordinated
ensuring safety – how we safeguard adults and support safe, high-quality care services
leadership – how well we plan, lead and improve services across the care system

When was Lewisham Council inspected?

CQC inspections started nationwide in April 2023. Lewisham Council received notification of our first inspection in June 2025. The on-site visit occurred in October 2025 and their report was published in August 2026.

What happens after the inspection?

The CQC report summarises:

what’s working well in Lewisham
areas for improvement
the overall experience of people who use our services
how we’re progressing toward better outcomes and reducing inequalities

Lewisham Council has developed a formal action plan in response to the findings. We have already addressed some areas and continue working with residents and partners to improve.

When will Lewisham Council be inspected next?

We do not know, however the CQC inspections pattern is to re-inspect Councils within 3 years.

How can you get involved?

The CQC wants to hear from:

people who use Adult Social Care services
family members, carers, and advocates
local community groups and support organisations

You may be invited to complete a survey, attend an interview, or give feedback through other channels. Taking part is completely voluntary, and anything you share will remain anonymous.

Learn more about the CQC framework

For more information on how inspections work and what underpins them, you can explore:

Published on: 07/09/2026