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…
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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…
New CQC care home chief announced
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has appointed Kate Terroni as chief inspector of adult social care (ASC). Terroni is due to start…
Managers urged to collaborate with new interim regulator chief, as Sutcliffe bids goodbye
In a final message to adult social care providers, Andrea Sutcliffe has thanked everyone working in adult social care. The outgoing CQC…
Social care funding “won’t get better any time soon”
The money for social care “won’t be getting better any time soon,” said Andrea Sutcliffe, outgoing Care Quality Commission chief inspector for…
Learn from incidents: falls from windows
The CQC has published guidance to help care homes avoid falls from windows. Published as part of its learning from safety incidents…