CQC publishes first local authority care assessments

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published the first of its formal local authority care assessments. Britain’s care watchdog is now required to formally assess how all local authorities in England are meeting their adult social care duties under Part 1 of the Care Act 2014. This covers the general duties of local authorities,...

CQC issues update on new assessment approach

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has now rolled out its new single assessment framework across all regions in England. In its latest update on the new assessment approach for providers, the CQC says it is now going to focus on implementing its registration process and introduce more functionality on its new online provider portal....