On the 25th October, the embattled Care Quality Commission released their annual State of Care report for 2023/24. It drew some interesting conclusions, and some worrying observations, though nothing that will surprise those familiar with the issues that beset the health and care sectors.

The Dash Report, a comprehensive review of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), was recently published in full. Its findings call for reform, highlighting significant operational challenges, credibility issues and concerns with the Single Assessment Framework (SAF).

Well, no one can accuse the new Government of dragging their feet. They seem to have hit the ground running with announcements and action to address the long-term issues across the NHS.

You are warmly invited to a free 1-hour webinar and discussion on the learnings from the CQC’s new Single Assessment Framework (SAF), and what practices need to know, on Wednesday 3rd July @ 12.30pm.  

Did you know that the CQC publish a number of ‘mythbusters’ designed to clarify exactly what they are looking for when they inspect dental practices? They debunk some popular myths, and many of them highlight the importance of compliance with policies, procedures, and training. In this article we look at the ‘Responsive’ key question.

Did you know that the CQC publish a number of ‘mythbusters’ designed to clarify exactly what they are looking for when they inspect dental practices? They debunk some popular myths, and many of them highlight the importance of compliance with policies, procedures, and training. In this article we look at the ‘Well-led key question.

In today's healthcare environment, compliance with regulations and standards is paramount for ensuring the delivery of safe and high-quality patient care. 

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, compliance readiness is non-negotiable. Enter FPM Core, a cutting-edge compliance software designed to transform how health and care organisations manage their policy and procedure libraries.

Did you know that the CQC publish a number of ‘mythbusters’ designed to clarify exactly what they are looking for when they inspect dental practices? They debunk some popular myths, and many of them highlight the importance of compliance with policies, procedures, and training. In this article we look at the ‘safety’ key question.

In October 2023, the CQC published their 2022/23 State of Care Report, which looked at the state of health care and adult social care in England. It was a mixed picture, and although it found some excellent work in very difficult circumstances, it also identified multiple areas in which improvement was needed.