At Cura Compliance UK, we’re committed to keeping you informed about the transformative changes shaping our sector. Here’s what every social care professional needs to know from the latest Skills for Care national update. Three Strategic Shifts Reshaping Social Care The adult social care landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by three fundamental shifts that will […]
Or… How to Navigate CQC’s Latest Attempt at Making Things “Better, Faster, Stronger” Picture this: You’ve spent months planning your new care home. The building’s ready, staff are hired, and residents are practically queuing up at your door. There’s just one tiny problem—you’re still waiting for CQC registration, watching your opening date drift into the
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The Regulatory Landscape Has Shifted By Lead Regulatory Consultant at Cura Compliance Last week, I found myself in a fascinating conversation with the registered manager of a care home in Leicester. We were discussing their recent CQC inspection experience, when she made an observation that perfectly captures what many providers are feeling right now: “They
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Executive Summary The latest Ofsted annual report, presented by Sir Martyn Oliver, highlights both achievements and significant challenges across education and social care sectors. As regulatory compliance experts, we’ve analyzed the key findings to help providers understand their implications for registration and ongoing compliance. Critical Findings and Compliance Implications Early Years Sector Schools and Education
Quick answer: The CQC portal closed on 18 November 2024 and was replaced by CQC’s new Provider Portal — a web-based application and notification system. If you registered with CQC before late 2024, your existing account does not carry over automatically. You’ll need to register for the new system using your CQC provider ID. What
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Dear Valued Clients, The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has recently announced some important updates to their regulatory approach. As your trusted CQC consultancy partner, we at Cura Compliance want to provide an overview of these changes and how they may impact you. Key Points:1. CQC is making leadership changes, including recruiting a new Chief Executive
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At Cura Compliance, we are dedicated to not only providing our consultancy services but also to sharing crucial information and knowledge with our clients and the wider community. As a future owner of a care business, staying informed about the latest studies and results from the Department of Health and Social Care is essential. Recently,
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At Cura Compliance, we understand the challenges faced by businesses seeking registration with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). One common obstacle is obtaining insurance quotes for public and employee liability insurance. Many believe that getting these quotes early in the application process is essential, but the reality is more complex. Here, we aim to bust
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Overview of the New Interim Guidance The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has released interim guidance on their approach to assessing integrated care systems (ICS). This guidance aims to provide an independent assurance of the quality of care in local areas, focusing on how services work together within these systems. The key themes of this assessment
New guidance on alcohol in care homes, the rollout of our new assessment framework begins, jobs with CQC, and more. The independent regulator of health and social care in England Newsletter Our monthly update for everyone interested in health and social care New guidance on alcohol in care homes We have worked with the University
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The CQC has announced that from 8 January 2024, they will start using their new single assessment framework in the London and East of England region. This new approach changes how the CQC will assess quality and performance. At Cura Compliance, we are experts in regulatory compliance and guiding healthcare providers to not only meet
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The digitization of health records has long been hailed for its potential to enable more coordinated, efficient care. But the vision of seamless data sharing across organizations has proved difficult to realize. Proprietary systems, privacy concerns and fragmented governance have hindered progress. The London Care Record provides a leading model in overcoming these barriers. Launched
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The new single assessment framework Source: CQC website Our assessment framework is built on our five key questions and well-known ratings system and is what we use to set out our view of quality and make judgements. We will start to introduce it in phases and be clear when it will directly affect health and
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