Key principles for a successful CQC inspection
CQC has come together with partners from across the adult social care sector to set out key principles and a shared understanding…
Care Quality Commission
CQC inspections to resume from the Summer
Inspections of services perceived as at higher risk are planned for the Summer, with a return to routine inspections of lower risk…
Experts sought for new CQC closed culture group
The CQC is seeking care home staff to take part in a new Expert Advisory Group on closed cultures.
Care home staff urged by CQC to speak out over COVID-19 concerns
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) says care staff must not be afraid to speak out during the COVID-19 crisis as it begins…
CQC sets out good adult social care best practice in COVID-19 management
The CQC has set out good adult social care practice in COVID-19 management. Examples of good practice are given in four main…
Low morale, burn out and anxiety stand out among COVID consequences
Low morale in adult social care, burn out and anxiety are among the consequences of COVID-19 for adult social care, the CQC…
Understanding the CQC’s new Emergency Support Framework
On Friday 1 May, CQC published details of what it calls its Emergency Support Framework (ESF), setting out how it will interact…
CQC books COVID-19 testing appointments for care staff and supports social care
The CQC is coordinating testing for care homes that want to book appointments for their staff to be tested for COVID-19. CQC…
Inspection review mooted following Whorlton Hall inquiry
More unannounced and evening and weekend inspections, more regular Provider information returns and swifter publication of inspection reports are among the regulatory…
Some resident groups more at risk during COVID-19, CQC warns
People with a learning disability, or mental health condition and autistic people may be more at risk during the current COVID-19 outbreak,…
