Impact of Dash and Richards' reviews of the CQC The impact of CQC Reviews by Dr Penny Dash and Professor Sir Mike Richards: What health and social care providers in England need to know The Care Quality Commission (CQC), England’s independent health and social care service regulator, has faced significant...

Addressing the NHS financial and operational challenges  The NHS at a crossroads: Financial strain, operational challenges, and the path to reform The National Health Service (NHS) is one of the most cherished institutions in the country. However, it is facing a crisis unprecedented in its 75-year history. Underfunding, staffing shortages,...

Review of CQC's SAF and its implementation A deep dive into the Care Quality Commission’s Single Assessment Framework: Strengths, challenges, and the path forward In 2023, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) introduced its Single Assessment Framework (SAF), a bold attempt to standardise how health and social care services are inspected...

CQC response to Dash and Richards reviews CQC’s Path to Reform: A bold response to critical reviews by Dr Penny Dash and Professor Sir Mike Richards As England's independent health and social care regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has faced growing scrutiny over its recent operational failures and inefficiencies....

Review into CQC's operational effectiveness (2024) Independent review highlights key areas for improvement at the Care Quality Commission The Care Quality Commission (CQC), as the primary regulatory body overseeing health and social care providers in England, plays a crucial role in ensuring that services across the sector meet essential standards...