Client Applications
Client Applications
- ICO registration certificate
- Public and employer liability insurance
Develop Essential Policies
Depending on your service, there are ~20 essential policies to develop for the CQC portal application.
CQC Portal Registration
- Provider application
- Registered Manager application
- Nominated Individual application
This takes up to 1 day
CQC Engagement
Respond to the CQC’s request for information with requested policies and information
You have 7 days to respond to up to 50 document requests – you must be ready
Refining your Policies
The CQC will review your documents, then you will need to respond to queries, refine and update documents in line with feedback
Again, you need to respond quickly
CQC Interview
Nominated individual and registered managers will be interviewed
This lasts between 30 minutes to 3 hours
Facility Inspection
Ensuring the environment is safe and ready to be operational
This is up to 1 day
Changes to the Registration Process
In March 2024, the CQC introduced several significant changes to its registration process.
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How to prepare for your CQC inspection
The inspection can be daunting, here are some tips and advice to navigate it with more confidence.
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Registration Risks and Mitigation
There are a number of Risks on the path to Registration. Here's advice on how to manage them.
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The Single Assessment Framework
The Single Assessment Framework (SAF) has changed CQC inspections. Here's some advice on what's important.
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Top Tips for your CQC interview
Some advice on how to prepare for your Registration Interview.
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What is a Fit and Proper Person
An explainer on this key terminology involved in getting registered.
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