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Where Lender Risk Is Becoming More Visible: Demand Is Resilient, But Weak Operators Remain Exposed
Adult social care is not facing a demand problem. Underlying need remains strong, driven by demographic pressure, increasing complexity of…
CQC’s Next Phase of Local Authority Assessments: Why Providers Should Pay Attention
CQC has confirmed the next phase of its local authority assurance assessments, with updated guidance, clearer processes and more defined…
What The CQC’s Updated Approach to Assessing Local Authorities Means for Adult Social Care Providers
Last month, the Care Quality Commission published its updated approach to assessing local authorities. The guidance, published on 8 April…
Registered Manager Gaps: How Interim Management Can Protect Stability and Quality
Registered manager gaps remain a significant pressure point in adult social care. Skills for Care’s 2025 workforce report states that,…
What CQC’s Sector-Specific Inspection Frameworks Could Mean for Providers
Fabio Cecchi, Commercial Director at Fulcrum Care, shares the organisation’s response to the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC’s) March update and…
The Rising Cost of Running a Care Home: Staffing, Energy and Operational Pressures
A sector facing sustained cost increases Running a care home has always required balancing high-quality care with financial sustainability. For…
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…