Adult Social Care Local Account 2024/25
Foreword
Welcome to our 2024/2025 Adult Social Care Local Account. This annual report provides an overview of our progress in Adult Social Care, reflecting on the steps we have taken against our strategy and delivery plan. It is designed for residents, people who need social care support, their families and the people who provide care.
Gateshead Council has ambitions to make Gateshead a place where everyone can live well and thrive. In Adult Social Care we are transforming the way we work, shifting our focus towards helping people remain in their homes, live independently and maintain control over their own lives. We are investing in preventative approaches, personalised care, and community-based support that enables people to live with dignity and confidence in familiar surroundings.
In 2025, our Adult Social Care teams were recognised by the Care Quality Commission with a rating of Good, and it was heartening to see that inspectors picked up on our dedication to person centred care, as well as recognising the training and development of our staff so they can provide support unique to the needs of different communities.
This document outlines how we are working to achieve our priorities, including with partners, and we hope it is clear, relevant, and useful to those who rely on our support.
Councillor John Adams
Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care