CQC Compliance

Summary W&P Compliance Centre has successfully renewed its ISO 9001:2015 certification, confirming its commitment to delivering high-quality compliance services to the UK care sector. The certification demonstrates strong quality systems, consistent service delivery, and continuous improvement—giving care providers confidence in […]

Quick Summary The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is introducing major CQC framework changes in 2026, replacing Single Assessment Framework with sector-specific frameworks tailored to different areas of care. While the 5 key questions (safe, effective, caring, responsive, well-led) will remain

All social care providers have a duty to maintain strong safeguarding practices. These protect vulnerable adults from abuse and neglect. This includes people at risk due to age, disability, illness, or mental health conditions. This article outlines the essential steps

We know that working in Social Care, regardless of your role, is a challenging and often stressful environment. The industry is now one of the most heavily regulated and yet underfunded of our health and social care services. Regulations, Quality

Care home providers continuously review their medicine management practices to ensure the safety of service users. This process includes monthly medication audits as part of the provider’s governance framework. The following areas are regularly highlighted in Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Back in January, the government announced the launch of an independent, cross-party commission to recommend reforms to the adult social care system. This commission has been set up to look at the current issues in Social Care and develop a

Having robust health and social care policies and procedures has always been a vital component in delivering safe and effective services but also ensures providers comply with their legal responsibilities. Over the last couple of years, we have seen increased

Many social care businesses have service improvement plans in place. The reasons for implementing these plans vary: it might be in response to a falling inspection rating, a local authority quality check, an internal/external audit, or as part of a

Are you CQC inspection ready? What are Care Quality Commission inspectors likely to focus on during inspections of health and social care providers? We look at some key focus areas, including MAR charts, PRN protocols, covert medication documentation, stock management

Well-led now includes a focus on how you are mitigating any negative impact your service has on environmental issues. As part of CQC’s new Single Assessment Framework there is now a quality statement on environmental sustainability and inspectors and assessors