In its latest update (4 January 2024) CQC confirms that its new assessment approach is now live across South region, part of a staged rollout and over the next few months:
From 9 January, assessments are due to start for all registered providers in CQC’s London and East of England region.
From 16 January the roll out extends to a small number of providers in CQC’s North region and Midlands region.
From 6 February, CQC says assessments start for all registered providers in their North region and Midlands region, Trust well-led assessments start in all regions and CQC will assess applications to register a new activity or service using the new approach.
The update suggests providers prepare by:
- Reading provider guidance on CQC’s new approach to assessment.
- Making sure their contact details are up to date, and the right people in their organisation are subscribed to CQC’s email newsletters.
- Watching CQC’s videos and webinar recordings. See Video on new approach.
- Signing up to attend CQC webinars when they advertise them.
- Joining CQC’s digital engagement platform to share feedback on the new approach.
- Subscribing to CQC’s WhatsApp channel for latest updates.
