Experience a Real CQC Inspection Before It Happens
CQC inspections can be stressful and unpredictable. Our mock inspection service replicates the real inspection experience, giving your team the opportunity to practice, identify weaknesses, and implement improvements in a supportive environment.
Conducted by former CQC inspectors and experienced compliance professionals, our mock inspections follow the same methodology and assessment criteria used in real CQC inspections, providing you with an accurate picture of your current compliance status.
Why Choose Mock Inspections?
- Identify compliance gaps before CQC does
- Build staff confidence and reduce anxiety
- Practice responding to inspector questions
- Test your documentation and record systems
- Receive actionable improvement recommendations
- Improve your chances of a Good or Outstanding rating
What We Inspect
Our mock inspections cover all five CQC Key Questions and fundamental standards, providing comprehensive assessment of your service.
Safe
- Safeguarding procedures
- Risk assessments
- Medication management
- Infection control
- Health & safety compliance
Effective
- Staff training and competency
- Care planning processes
- Consent and mental capacity
- Nutrition and hydration
- Healthcare coordination
Caring
- Dignity and respect
- Person-centered care
- Privacy and independence
- Emotional support
- End of life care
Responsive
- Individual care needs
- Complaints handling
- Activities and engagement
- Communication methods
- Accessibility
Well-Led
- Leadership and culture
- Governance systems
- Quality assurance
- Staff engagement
- Learning and improvement
Documentation Review
- Care records audit
- Staff files check
- Policy compliance
- Training records
- Quality monitoring
Mock Inspection Process
Our structured approach ensures a thorough and realistic inspection experience.
Pre-Inspection Planning
We review your service information, previous CQC reports, and current concerns to tailor the inspection focus areas.
Unannounced Visit
Like real CQC inspections, we can conduct unannounced visits to assess your service in its natural state, or schedule visits if preferred.
Comprehensive Assessment
We conduct observations, staff interviews, service user conversations, and documentation reviews across all five Key Questions.
Feedback Session
Immediate verbal feedback to management team highlighting key findings, strengths, and areas requiring attention.
Detailed Report
Comprehensive written report with ratings, evidence, and specific recommendations for improvement aligned with CQC standards.
Action Plan Support
We help you develop and implement an action plan to address identified issues before your real CQC inspection.
The Benefits
Mock inspections provide tangible benefits that improve your compliance and inspection outcomes.
Improved Ratings
Services that undergo mock inspections are significantly more likely to achieve Good or Outstanding ratings in their real CQC inspections.
Reduced Stress
Familiarizing your team with the inspection process reduces anxiety and helps staff perform better during the real inspection.
Early Problem Detection
Identify and fix compliance issues before CQC finds them, avoiding enforcement action and negative ratings.
Staff Development
The inspection experience provides valuable learning opportunities for your team and highlights training needs.
Evidence of Commitment
Demonstrates to CQC your proactive approach to quality and compliance, which can positively influence their assessment.
Cost Effective
Significantly cheaper than dealing with enforcement action, improvement notices, or the reputational damage of a poor rating.