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Care Quality Commission
Out of the Box
From an inspirational picture of a coffin on social media, Abi explores end of life care… and beyond. I've had a...
CQC changes regulatory approach for service providers
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is changing the way it assesses service providers. Ed Watkinson, Residential Care and Inspection Specialist...
‘Inspection inside out’ podcast – Qualifications, Skills experience and Competencies
Welcome to the second episode of the 'Inspection inside out' podcast. This time, Abi will focus on explaining what are...
FREE WEBINAR: What do we know about CQC changes and what will the impact be on your inspection
Join Ed Watkinson for a FREE Webinar on 'What do we know about CQC changes and what will the impact...
‘Inspection inside out’ podcast – What does ‘Good Character’ mean?
Welcome to your new podcast,’ Inspection inside out’ by Abi Spence. Over the next few weeks, Abi will be looking...
CQC issues statement on lifting visitor restrictions in care homes
The CQC has issued a statement that urges care homes to follow government guidance that lifts visiting restrictions in care...
What we know so far about the new CQC inspection process
As a result of COVID-19 all of us in social care have had to be adaptable and find different ways...
Cyber CQC – Shading your information to show the quality of your service
Promises Promises! As we leaf through the CQC Strategy From 2021, we see a technological rebirth for the regulator; full of promises we...
Respond to CQC’s Public Feedback on CQC’s Assessment Frameworks: Safety in Services
What is it about? CQC have launched a survey to ask people what a safe service feels like to them. This...
CQC Access to the QCS System
Using technology for the CQC to access your data safely The CQC is changing how they regulate to improve care for...