CQC Experts create personalised policies and procedures for Home Care, Care Home and Supported Living providers.
Preparing for a Care Quality Commission inspection.
Due a CQC Inspection? We’ve put together this overview so that you know what to expect. What are CQC Inspections? The Care Quality Commission (CQC) carry out regular checks on health and social care services to ensure they are providing care that is safe, caring, effective, responsive to peoples needs and well-led. Inspections can be […]
CQC registration guidance, a beginners guide.
For those of you that are new to the world of social care, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) are the regulators of services that ensure providers are delivering a high quality service in line with the Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOEs) safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led. CQC have the powers to take enforcement action […]
CQC Risk Assessments – A Brief Introduction.
Risks come in all shapes and sizes. In the social care sector, risks can affect the health and safety of staff, service users and members of the public visiting the service. CQC monitor and assess whether providers are managing the risks associated with the care and support they provide, as poor management can have severe […]
2021 – CQC Experts year in review
We are now into the third week of January and we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the past year within the world of care compliance. Our customers have shown us that 2021 was a year of focusing on Quality Assurance and Compliance. We are delighted to be able to support and encourage […]
Check out the CQC COVID-19 Webpage
Stay up-to-date on the CQC dedicated Coronavirus (COVID-19) webpage for the latest information and changes.
(COVID-19) Coronavirus Restrictions: What you can and cannot do
Coronavirus restrictions remain in place. With on-going changes and easing of restrictions, everyone must stay up-to-date with current and future guidelines.The national guidelines provide rules and upcoming changes to travelling for work and care home visits.
COVID 19: Safe and rapid recruitment
Skills for Care have a range of resources and toolkits to support employers in the safe and rapid recruitment for their service. Employers of all sizes may find these guiding principles useful to address their additional workforce recruitment challenges.
COVID-19: how to work safely in care homes
Guidance for those working in care homes providing information on how to work safely during this period of sustained transmission of COVID-19. View the most up-to-date guidance here.
COVID-19: how to work safely in domiciliary care in England
A resource for those working in domiciliary care providing information on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). View the most up-to-date guidance here.