It is often the case that providers do not make use of the factual accuracy process to challenge an inspection report, even where they are not satisfied with...
Category - Legal
The CQC has a wide range of criminal enforcement powers which include the power to prosecute and issue fixed penalty notices or simple cautions...
A look at the impact of the election on health and social care.
In December 2019, the Conservatives won the general election with a significant majority...
Providers and care staff should be aware that, in October 2019, CQC updated its guidance on visiting rights in care homes.
The Guidance provides answers to a...
Its 7am, the doorbell rings and stood on the doorstep of your care service are two CQC inspectors ready and eager to go through your Home with a fine tooth...
The purpose of a CQC inspection is to determine if a service is complying with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2010 and...
The recent changes at the CQC have signalled a strong change in attitudes. The focus now seems to be moving from encouragement to punishment.
This is an...
A report conducted by Incisive Health on behalf of Age UK detailed the state of the care market and highlighted a number of areas where locations do not have...
CQC presented its draft Business Plan for 2019/2020 at its April Board meeting. At the core of the plan are four key items, described as CQC’s...
In February this year CQC launched its ‘Declare Your Care’ campaign, encouraging people to share their experiences of care with CQC to support it with its...
