In May of this year, the team here at Affinity Care Advisory lodged a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The CQC’s responses sheds light on critical issues affecting new care services across the UK. Here, we present a detailed analysis of the CQC's response, highlighting significant delays in the registration and inspection processes that impact the delivery of quality care.

Effective documentation and meticulous record-keeping are cornerstones of maintaining CQC compliance. Properly managed records not only demonstrate compliance but also enhance the quality of care and streamline any audits or assessments you may have. Here are some essential tips to help care providers excel in documentation and record-keeping.

Compliance with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) is essential for all health and social care services in the UK. The CQC is the independent regulator of health and social care in England, tasked with ensuring that care providers meet fundamental standards of quality and safety.

Writing your Statement of Purpose is a key step in the CQC registration process. By ensuring your statement is written correctly you can significantly streamline your application process.

Starting a care service involves many aspects, and CQC registration is a crucial step. With this guide in hand, you'll confidently navigate the process, laying the foundation for exceptional care delivery.

Feeling the pressure of an upcoming CQC assessment? It's perfectly normal to feel anxious when you know an inspector is coming. Adequate preparation is key to a successful inspection so let’s explore our essential tips on how to get your care service regulator-ready.

In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the world of CQC ratings, providing insights and understanding into what these ratings mean, how they are determined, and what care providers can do to improve and maintain high ratings.

As the election approaches, there's a glaring absence of meaningful discourse on England's social care crisis. At Affinity Care Advisory, we believe it's time for care providers to take notice.

Affinity Care Advisory, a trusted provider of care consultancy services, are excited to announce their participation in the upcoming Care Show London 2024.