How to prepare for an unannounced CQC inspection
Inspection Tips
A step-by-step walkthrough of what inspectors look for under the Single Assessment Framework, and how to evidence your quality statements.
Supervision record templates: what CQC expects
Templates
What a robust supervision record looks like, common gaps inspectors flag, and a downloadable structure you can adapt for your service.
MCA best practice for care homes and supported living
MCA & DoLS
Plain-English guidance on Mental Capacity Act compliance — from capacity assessments to best interest decisions and DoLS applications.
Understanding the Single Assessment Framework
SAF Guidance
What changed when CQC moved to the SAF, which quality statements matter most, and how to evidence them in your day-to-day records.
Building a compliance culture in your team
Leadership
Practical steps for registered managers to embed CQC-readiness into team meetings, supervisions, and daily practice — not just inspection prep.
Support plan auditing: the 7 areas CQC checks
Templates
A guide to the seven sections every robust support plan should cover, mapped to CQC's Safe and Effective quality statements.