Benefits of CQC Mock Inspection.
"We recently had a mock inspection conducted by Caring For Care, and we were thoroughly impressed with the level of detail and professionalism throughout the process. Both John and Syma were exceptionally knowledgeable and supportive, offering valuable insights and guidance. We highly recommend their services to any care provider seeking to improve standards and ensure compliance."
- Neelesh Kumar
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At Caring for Care, our Mock CQC Inspections are designed to mirror the 2024 Single Assessment Framework, ensuring your service is fully prepared for CQC evaluations and helping you improve service delivery for the best possible care outcomes.
What Happens During Our Mock Inspection
Our Mock Inspection takes place over two days and follows a clear process to help you get ready for a real CQC inspection.
Our trainer will visit your service to carry out a full mock inspection. You will need to have all key documents ready on the day so the trainer can choose what to review.
Here's what we’ll do:
Interview the Registered Manager or main contact person
Speak with staff
Look at staff and service user files – including DOLS and medication records
Check staff supervision and appraisal records
Review staff training logs
Check logs for complaints and compliments
Review incident, accident, and safeguarding logs
Read policies and procedures
Review daily living records and night records for service users
Give feedback to management at the end of the visit
On the second day, our trainer will write a full report based on the findings.
They will also:
Review your last CQC inspection report to understand past issues and see what improvements have been made
Provide clear, helpful feedback to support better outcomes
Access Needed
To carry out the mock inspection properly, we will need access to:
MAR charts (medication records)
Staff and service user files
Policies and procedures
Logs for compliments, complaints, incidents, and safeguarding
The Registered Manager should be available so we can share early feedback before the full report is sent.
How Does the Mock Inspection Service Work?
This thorough approach ensures a holistic evaluation of your service's readiness for CQC assessments.
What You Get from the Mock Inspection Audit:
📃Feedback
📝Report
👩⚕️Support
If needed we will help you with ongoing support and guidance until you meet the right standards of care and also could do further monitoring if required.
Documents Needed for the CQC Mock Audit:
Our mock inspections prioritise person-centred care, aligning with the CQC's 'I statements' to ensure services meet the expectations and needs of those receiving care.
The CQC’s Five Fundamental Questions We Evaluate
We simulate real-world inspections, focusing on the five core questions (Is the service safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led?) , together with the 34 "we statements that define new CQC assessments, ensuring your team is fully prepared to demonstrate safe, effective, and compassionate care. We offer expert guidance, actionable feedback, and practical support tailored to your care service’s unique needs.
Costs of the CQC Mock Inspection Service.
Ready to enhance your CQC readiness? Contact us today to schedule your mock inspection.
Because of the bespoke nature of each business our costs are determined to the type and size of the service requiring a mock inspection service.
We will need to have a discussion around your service type, size and current situation to give you a full and accurate quote.