02/09/2026
When was your last independent CQC assurance review?
Recent CQC activity continues to demonstrate that a previous Good rating is no guarantee that a service will remain Good at its next assessment.
CQC is increasingly looking beyond whether policies and audits are simply in place and asking:
✅ Are risks identified and effectively managed?
✅ Are medicines systems safe and well audited?
✅ Do care plans genuinely reflect people’s current needs?
✅ Are incidents, complaints and safeguarding concerns used to drive learning?
✅ Can managers demonstrate effective oversight?
✅ Do your audits identify the same issues an external reviewer would find?
✅ Can you evidence your position against the CQC Quality Statements?
At Putting Care First Consultancy, our independent Annual Assurance Reviews provide providers with an objective view of their service before CQC does.
We review and triangulate evidence across areas including:
🔹 Care planning and risk management
🔹 Medicines
🔹 Safeguarding and incidents
🔹 Recruitment and workforce compliance
🔹 Training, supervision and competency
🔹 Complaints and feedback
🔹 Governance and quality monitoring
🔹 Provider and Registered Manager oversight
🔹 CQC Quality Statement evidence
You’ll receive a clear report identifying strengths, gaps, regulatory risks and prioritised actions for improvement.
Whether you’re preparing for CQC, maintaining a Good rating or simply want independent assurance that your governance systems are working effectively, an annual external review can provide invaluable oversight.
📩 Message Putting Care First Consultancy to discuss an Annual CQC Assurance Review for your service.
