The CQC are currently working on proposals to improve their approach to assessing and rating health and care providers following the Better Regulation, Better Care consultation which closed in December 2025. Inspection continues and planning will be required for the new approach. This conference focusing on preparing for CQC inspection under the current evolving system, and preparing for the changes ahead.
“Central to this is developing assessment frameworks that are specific to the sectors we regulate and publishing rating characteristics to directly guide our rating decisions for each of our 5 key questions… We also propose to reframe our quality statements as supporting questions, similar to our previous key lines of enquiry (KLOEs). These proposed changes will allow us to be more precise about what good looks like, giving clarity to providers on what we need, and to the public on the standard of care they should expect… Our aim is to develop an approach that improves our regulatory work in all areas, delivering effective regulation and driving up quality and improvements for people who use health and care services…. We will continue to carry out both announced and unannounced inspections.”
CQC December 2025
“Ratings are based on the judgements of experienced, expert inspectors about whether services are safe, effective, caring, responsive to people’s needs and well-led. They consider the information we hold about a service, including the views of people who use services and the findings of others.”
CQC December 2025
Join us for an insightful one-day conference designed for clinicians and managers looking to strengthen their CQC inspection readiness. This event will provide you with practical strategies for navigating the current CQC framework, understanding the proposed changes ahead, improving staff engagement, and demonstrating person-centred care. You’ll gain actionable insights into avoiding common pitfalls, presenting effective documentation, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement at trust and service level. The conference will explore changes to the ratings characteristics, improving patient participation, driving improvement following a previous rating and how to translate the CQC requirements into continuous improvement in frontline services through local service self assessment and self accreditation. This conference includes interactive elements such as a Mock Inspection sessions, giving you hands-on experience to confidently face inspector questions. Dedicated Q&A sessions throughout the day will ensure you leave with clear guidance tailored to your organisation’s needs.
This conference will enable you to:
Network with colleagues who to ensure readiness for CQC Inspection
Learn from the experience of trusts who have improved their ratings
Examine the changes ahead and the re-introduction of ratings characteristics
Ensure the effective involvement of patients
Understand the factors influencing evidence categories and scores
Reflect on how you can prepare your service for CQC Inspection
Identify key strategies for countdown to inspection: supporting staff and undertaking mock inspections
Improve the way you react to CQC inspections to drive improvement proactively
Effectively lead CQC improvement and demonstrate well led in your service
Develop your skills in examining the categories of supporting evidence and associated rating scores
Understand how you can translate the CQC requirements into continuous improvement in frontline service delivery
Implement effective self assessment and assurance based on CQC requirements
Self assess and reflect on your own practice
Supports CPD professional development and acts as revalidation evidence. This course provides 5 Hrs training for CPD subject to peer group approval for revalidation purposes
