Care Quality Commission -
This year's annual assessment is that the health and care system is gridlocked and unable to operate effectively. Most people are still receiving good care when they can access it – too often, however, people are not able to access the care they need. Without action now, staff retention will continue to decline across health and care, increasing pressure across the system and leading to worse outcomes for people. Services will be further stretched, and people will be at greater risk of harm as staff try to deal with the consequences of a lack of access to community services, including adult social care.