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CQC Has Changed the Addition of Location Process

The Process Has Changed If you are planning to add a new location to your CQC registration for a supported living service, this change affects you directly — and you need to act on it now. Previously, the Addition of Location process was largely paper-based. You submitted your application form and supporting documentation, CQC assessed the evidence, and a decision was made. There was no formal interview stage built into the process. That has now […]

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Understanding care planning in health and social care

Understanding care planning in health and social care is essential for any provider aiming to deliver high-quality, person-centred support. This article explores understanding care planning in health and social care and explains how it shapes outcomes, compliance, and lived experience within services. Care planning is not an administrative task. Instead, it is the most important clinical and operational document in any service. It directly influences a person’s safety, dignity, and quality of life. When done

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CQC and Ofsted activity is rising. Is your service ready for inspection?

CQC inspection readiness is becoming critical as regulatory activity rises across England. Providers across England are facing a new wave of CQC and Ofsted scrutiny, and CQC inspection readiness can no longer be assumed or delayed. The question is not whether an inspector will arrive — it is whether your service’s CQC inspection readiness is strong enough when they do. 1 in 3 SERVICES RATED REQUIRES IMPROVEMENT OR INADEQUATE 72 hrs TYPICAL NOTICE GIVEN BEFORE

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The reality of being an unrated care provider in the UK

The reality of being an unrated care provider in the UK is something many new providers only understand after months of frustration. You register with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), appoint a Registered Manager, prepare your policies and invest in marketing. However, despite doing everything “right”, you still have no clients. This is not uncommon. In fact, it is one of the most overlooked challenges in the sector. The core issue is simple: You cannot

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Why Positive Feedback Matters in CQC-Registered Services

Positive feedback matters in CQC (Care Quality Commission) and when it is missing, the impact on service quality is both real and measurable. Imagine a care worker who spends forty minutes patiently supporting a resident through a painful physiotherapy routine, all the while offering quiet encouragement and a warm cup of tea afterwards. The resident feels genuinely cared for. The family notices the difference. Yet not a single word is recorded, shared, or celebrated. A

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