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CQC Inspections: How to Evidence Assurance, Not Anxiety

Commissioners don’t want providers who fear inspection — they want those who learn from it. This guide shows how to reference CQC ratings, action plans and the new Quality Statements...

Social Care Mini-Series — Tendering, Safeguarding & Person-Centred Practice

A growing collection of complete 7-part mini-series exploring social care tenders, safeguarding, person-centred planning, outcomes, reablement, and more — designed to strengthen your bids and inspection evidence.

Evidencing Governance, Quality, and Safety in CQC Inspections

Strong evidence of governance, quality, and safety is key to CQC inspection success. Here’s how to make your evidence clear, credible, and inspection-ready.

How to Prepare for Your Next CQC Inspection: Practical Steps for Providers

Preparing for CQC inspection success starts long before the visit. Practical steps to strengthen evidence, governance, and staff confidence.

How Strong Governance Builds Confidence with Commissioners and CQC

Strong governance is the foundation of any successful social care service. Here’s how to evidence it to commissioners, CQC, and funders

How to Strengthen Your Governance for Tenders, Inspections, and Commissioners

Strong governance isn’t just about policies on a shelf. It’s about how you lead, manage risk, and demonstrate quality to commissioners, CQC, and inspectors. Here’s how to strengthen yours for...

How to Evidence PBS in Tenders and CQC Inspections

Positive Behaviour Support is key to quality and safety. Here’s how to evidence PBS in tenders, inspections, and audits to strengthen your credibility.

CQC-Aligned Strategy Templates Now Available to Download

Download fully editable strategy templates designed for social care providers. From safeguarding to digital transformation, each one is CQC-aligned and ideal for tenders, inspections, or internal improvement.

How to Show CQC You’re a Well-Led Organisation

A practical guide to evidencing Well-Led status for CQC — including governance, leadership, staff voice, and service improvement examples

CQC Provider Portal Changes 2025: What Social Care Providers Must Know

Major updates are coming to the CQC Provider Portal in 2025. Find out what social care providers need to know — and how to prepare for smoother compliance.

Evidencing Assistive Technology

Struggling to evidence your use of assistive technology in tenders or inspections? Learn how to turn everyday tools into clear, regulator-aligned strategy with our editable downloads and method statements.