What does CQC look for in an inspection?

CQC assesses whether a service is Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. This checker mirrors those five key questions so you can see where you're strong and where you need evidence before inspectors arrive.

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CQC Readiness Checker

Score your agency's readiness for a CQC inspection.

SafeSafeguarding policy in place and staff trainedRobust recruitment with DBS and reference checksMedication (MAR) records accurate and auditedRisk assessments current for every clientIncidents and accidents logged and reviewed

EffectiveStaff complete the Care Certificate / mandatory trainingCare plans reflect current needs and are reviewedConsent and mental capacity properly recordedSupervisions and appraisals held regularly

CaringCare plans are person-centred and co-producedDignity, privacy and independence promotedClients and families involved in decisions

ResponsiveComplaints handled and learned fromCare adapts quickly to changing needsCommunication needs (accessible info) met

Well-ledClear management structure and registered managerQuality audits run on a scheduleNotifiable events reported to CQCStaff and client feedback gathered and acted on

Your result

0out of 100

High risk

0 of 19 checks in place

Significant work needed. Start with the priority areas below.

Weakest key questions

Safe5/5 missing
Effective4/4 missing
Well-led4/4 missing
Caring3/3 missing

About this tool

Check how ready your domiciliary care agency is for a CQC inspection. Answer questions across the five key questions — safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led — and get an instant readiness score with prioritised actions.

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What you get

Scored across the 5 KLOEs
Instant readiness rating
Prioritised improvement actions

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