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My CQC registered service hasn’t been inspected for years! How do I get inspected?
CQC inspection delays can have a huge impact on care providers, especially those stuck with a 'Requires Improvement' rating.
From Good to Outstanding: practical, cost‑effective steps for CQC success
Moving from Good to Outstanding does not usually require a large budget increase. More often, it depends on stronger documentation, better staff engagement, more thoughtful use of existing systems, and a consistent focus on quality across everyday practice.
Five low-cost ways to improve your CQC rating
We often hear the same question from providers: “how do you improve your CQC rating without spending a fortune?” The good news is that real progress does not usually depend on a big budget. More often, it comes from getting the basics right, using existing systems well, and making sure quality is properly evidenced. Here are five low-cost ways to strengthen your CQC position and go from Good to Outstanding.
Double boost for Hempsons London healthcare team
We are delighted to announce that healthcare specialist Anita Rao has joined the advisory team in our London office.
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Q&A series
In this series of blogs, head of social care, Philippa Doyle, answers the most common questions providers ask when dealing with the CQC.
Hempsons proudly sponsor care charity single
We are proud to announce that we are the sponsors of ‘Who Cares?’, a new song highlighting the care industry. Proceeds from the sale of the song will go to The Care Workers’ Charity.
Fall-out of failure to look after data
New Data Protection Fining Guidance has been published by The Information Commissioners Office. Philippa Doyle explains what this means for independent healthcare providers and offers some practical take-away tips.
Navigating the single assessment framework
Philippa Doyle, explains how to navigate the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC’s) new inspection regime in the most cost-effective way, outlining the essential steps your business needs to take in preparation.
Visiting in care homes fundamental standard: CQC’s final guidance
CQC’s final guidance on visiting and accompanying in care homes has now been published for providers.
Information Commissioners Office: data protection fining guidance
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published new Data Protection Fining Guidance
Inspections get transparent
The Care Quality Commission’s new single assessment framework is getting underway and private healthcare providers are wondering what it means for them.
A new CQC fundamental standard: Visiting and accompanying in care homes, hospitals and hospices
The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 introduce us to a new Fundamental Standard of Care with effect from 6 April 2024 – Regulation 9A is entitled “Visiting and accompanying in care homes, hospitals and hospices”
Navigating change: What does the CQC’s new single assessment framework mean for providers?
The CQC is changing the way it inspects and reports on services, but what are the evidence requirements for providers and what areas of the current system will remain the same?
CQC single assessment framework – we’ve finally got a start date!
CQC announced after hours on Thursday 19 October, a start date for the Single Assessment Framework. We’ve known for a few weeks that providers in the south would be the first to experience the new approach, and CQC have now confirmed that will be with effect from 21 November 2023.