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What Recent CQC Assessment Findings Reveal About Dementia Care Homes
A spotlight on specialist care home settings Following a review of recent Inadequate-rated CQC assessment reports published for care homes…
Social Care Workforce Pressures: Why the Latest King’s Fund Data Comes as No Surprise
Recent analysis from The King’s Fund highlights the continuing pressures facing the adult social care workforce in England. Although vacancy…
CQC Update: Proposed Sector-Specific Inspection Frameworks for Health and Social Care
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has recently announced proposals to introduce sector-specific frameworks for assessing health and social care services.…
CQC Enforcement Action: When External Support Is Needed
CQC enforcement action is one of the most serious regulatory situations a care provider can face. It indicates that the…
Unfair to Care 2026: What the Latest Report Means for Social Care Providers
Community Integrated Care has released the fifth edition of its Unfair to Care report, highlighting ongoing workforce inequalities and mounting…
From Assumption to Assurance: Evidencing Workforce Competence
Training compliance remains a core element of regulatory expectations, but it does not in itself demonstrate competence. Attendance at training…
CQC Registration Applications: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Applying for CQC registration is one of the most significant regulatory steps a care provider will take. For many organisations,…
What a Good Mock CQC Inspection Should Cover
A good CQC mock inspection should do more than confirm you have policies in place. It should test whether your…
CQC Registration Applications: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Applying for CQC registration is one of the most significant regulatory steps a care provider will take. For many organisations,…
January 2026 CQC Ratings: Overview and Analysis
In January 2026, the Care Quality Commission published 181 care home inspection reports. The outcomes were as follows: Outstanding: 7…