CQC “wants to see innovation”, Care England conference hears
“As long as innovation is safe and person-centred, the CQC wants to see it,” CQC adult social care chief inspector Kate Terroni…
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CQC updates advice to include visitors’ rights
The CQC has updated information for providers on the consumer rights of residents and their families in relation to care home visits.…
CQC takes action on closed culture homes
The CQC has taken action to tighten up on homes with ‘closed cultures’. According to the CQC, these are more likely to…
Chaotic staff planning hastens staff departure, CQC finds in new report
Chaotic and unorganised shift patterns and inadequate breaks are making more staff quit in residential care than in any other setting, the…
Key changes to CQC factual accuracy check guidance
The CQC has updated its factual accuracy check (‘FAC’) guidance to give providers the opportunity to tell the regulator about changes made…
CQC inspections will add bite to oral care standards
The CQC has pledged to “step up focus on oral care in future inspections, after routine inspections in 100 homes found that…
CQC answers parliament questions over Whorlton Hall inspection
CQC chief executive Ian Trenholm and deputy chief inspector of hospitals (lead for mental health) Dr Paul Lelliott have appeared before the…
Give your inspection feedback
The CQC is running a series of online focus groups with providers to support better regulation. The aim is to understand providers’…
CQC guides on managing residents’ relationships and sexuality
The CQC has published guidance for social care providers on relationships and sexuality in adult social care services. It says that…
CQC will call care homes within two days of their report
From 28 January English care home regulator the Care Quality Commission has started calling providers by phone two days after they receive…
