Rebuilding the CQC: What Care Providers Need to Know Going into 2026
Throughout 2025, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has been working to rebuild confidence in how health and adult social care services are regulated. A progress
08/01/2026
Care Quality Commission
Gridlocked health and care system leading to deterioration in people’s access to and experience of care.
The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC’s) annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England found that; This year – the assessment is that the health and care system is gridlocked and unable to operate effectively.
21/11/2022
Is It Effective: Consent to care and treatment
Is consent to care and treatment always sought in line with legislation and guidance?
11/11/2022
Is It Effective: Accessible Premises
How are people’s individual needs met by the adaptation, design and decoration of premises?
02/11/2022
Is It Effective: Supporting people to live healthier lives
How are people supported to live healthier lives, have access to healthcare services and receive ongoing healthcare support?
27/10/2022
Is It Effective: How staff, teams and services work together
How well do staff, teams and services within and across organisations work together to deliver effective care, support and treatment?
12/10/2022
Is It Effective: Nutrition and Hydration
How are people supported to eat and drink enough to maintain a balanced diet?
06/10/2022
Is It Effective: Staff skills and Knowledge
How does your service make sure that staff have the skills, knowledge and experience to deliver effective care and support?
30/09/2022
What is the new Single Assessment Framework from the CQC?
The assessment framework is built on the CQC’s five key questions and well-known ratings system and is what they will use to set out their view of quality and make judgements.
28/09/2022
Is it Effective – Assessing needs and delivering evidence-based treatment
Are people’s needs and choices assessed and care, treatment and support delivered in line with current legislation, standards and evidence-based guidance to achieve effective outcomes?
20/09/2022