Blaenau Gwent

An inspection of Social Services in Blaenau Gwent.

This report provides an overview of the effectiveness of the arrangements for adult protection within the local authority.

The new framework for the inspection of local authority social services provides an annual cycle of review and analysis by CSSIW

This report provides an overview of the effectiveness of arrangements to safeguard and protect children within the local authority.

This report provides an overview of the effectiveness of the Local Safeguarding Children Board arrangements to safeguard and protect children within its area.

The purpose of the review is to provide an objective assessment of how well local people are served and to contribute to the further improvement of services.

This report summarises the findings and judgements of the review.

This report describes the findings of an inspection of services for children and young people in Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council.

The Social Services Inspectorate for Wales (SSIW) undertook the inspection in July 2001.

This inspection was requested by the Minister for Health and Social Services, following the publication of the joint review of social services in Blaenau Gwent.