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July 26th 2024

CQC branded not "fit for purpose"

An independent review of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has identified significant internal failings which is hampering its ability to identify poor performance at settings including GP practices.   The interim report, led by Dr Penny D

February 29th 2024

CQC improves new assessment registrant functionality

CQC has published new guidance and regulation to support its new assessment framework now in operation across all of England. From 11 March, an improved provider portal will be in operation including a new online registration process

February 23rd 2024

Invitation to highlight rural inequalities

CQC is inviting dispensing practices and others to submit examples of best practice in reducing health inequalities. To inform a new framework to support integrated care systems (ICSs) in reducing health inequalities, the regulator for England is se

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January 18th 2024

CQC publishes first new-style assessment

Only five quality statement assessed The CQC has published its first report under the new assessment framework. The report of Abigail Court (domiciliary care) assessed the following quality statements: Safeguarding Involving people to

August 22nd 2023

Two DDA members receive ‘Good’ ratings

Congratulations to both Two DDA members have received ratings of ‘Good’ from the CQC. At Wakering Medical Centre, in Great Wakering, Essex, inspectors highlighted the following aspects of good dispensing practice: The dispensary

July 26th 2023

Feedback to the CQC about primary medical services on the increase

Primary medical services prompted a “prominent increase” in the volume of feedback received by the CQC during 2021/22, the CQC annual report has stated. Drivers such as the CQC’s 'Because we all care' campaign, as well as the Give

July 14th 2023

eCD registers flagged up as risks in CQC CD report

Ensure there is appropriate back-up Loss of vital data with no appropriate back-up procedures are among the risks of using electronic controlled drug registers, the CQC has said in its annual look at CD management. Other issues highlighted in the a

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