Inspect·Ready

CQC Readiness Self-Assessment

Review your care home's preparation across the five CQC key questions. Identify strengths, gaps, and actions to prioritise before CQC asks for evidence.

Section 1 of 50% complete

Safe

People are protected from abuse, neglect, and avoidable harm.

Safe question 1

1Do you have documented risk assessments for all residents, reviewed at least quarterly, or at the frequency required by your policy, risk level, and residents' needs?

Safe question 2

2Is there a structured infection prevention and control audit schedule with evidence of actions taken?

Safe question 3

3Do you have a safeguarding policy with named leads, and can staff describe the reporting process?

Safe question 4

4Are medication errors logged, investigated, and discussed at governance meetings?

Safe question 5

5Is staffing assessed using a recognised dependency tool, with evidence that levels match resident needs?

Please answer all five questions in this section to continue.

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Based on CQC's current assessment framework and quality statements. Verified against CQC primary guidance on 2 July 2026. This is a free preparation aid, not professional advice, a CQC score, or a CQC rating prediction.

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