Protecting Your CQC Rating

The CQC’s new Single Assessment Framework (SAF) has fundamentally changed how inspections are conducted. It now blends on-site visits with continuous monitoring, digital evidence gathering, and crucial feedback from the public. This operational shift means providers often receive less notice ahead of physical inspections, as the assessment of evidence is now a mandatory year-round process, not just something that happens during a formal visit. The voices of your staff and the lived experiences of those receiving care have become more important than ever.

Being prepared is no longer just a regulatory hurdle; it’s crucial for maintaining your service’s resilience and protecting your reputation.

Our trusted partner recently hosted a highly informative webinar with Care England titled “Mastering the CQC’s New Inspection Framework: Practical Steps to Protect Your Rating and Reputation.” (We kept the original webinar title here, as it's a quote/reference, but the article title is now unique).

In this essential session, attendees gained the insights and tools needed to confidently meet current inspection demands. They learned how to showcase their strengths, avoid common mistakes, and took away actionable steps to help improve their rating and protect their service.

Here’s a snapshot of what was covered:

• The Single Assessment Framework (SAF): How inspections now draw evidence from multiple sources and the full implications for providers.
• Five Common Pitfalls: Real-world examples of issues that frequently trip providers up, alongside clear strategies for avoiding them.
• Defining 'Good': Examples of exemplary practice drawn from recent CQC reports, highlighting how services successfully engaged staff and evidenced quality under the SAF.
• Quick Wins for Better Outcomes: Five simple and effective actions you can take right away to help boost your ratings.

Ready to Watch?

You can now catch up on the full session on demand here.

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Don’t wait for the inspection notice, get ahead now.

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