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"If we say sorry, aren't we admitting it was our fault?"It's one of the most common worries we hear about the duty of ca...
06/10/2026

"If we say sorry, aren't we admitting it was our fault?"

It's one of the most common worries we hear about the duty of candour, and CQC answers it directly: apologising is not an admission of liability.

In fact, the apology is a crucial part of the duty. When something qualifies as a notifiable safety incident, you must apologise for the harm caused, regardless of fault, and be open and transparent about what happened.

CQC also makes the point that it's often the lack of a timely apology that pushes people to take legal action.

Does your team know what to say, and when? Our registered manager support covers it. Details are on our website (the link is on our Page).

Who could you refer to Hello Care Consulting? Probably more people than you think.Our referral programme covers:👉 Anyone...
06/10/2026

Who could you refer to Hello Care Consulting? Probably more people than you think.

Our referral programme covers:
👉 Anyone starting a new care service in England
👉 Providers adding a regulated activity or a new location
👉 Services that want to get CQC-registered first time
👉 Friends, colleagues or business contacts in care

They get £50 off their CQC Registration fee. You get £200 once they've paid in full and work has started, by bank transfer or as credit against your own services.

Getting your code takes about 30 seconds. Details are on our website (the link is on our Page).

Statutory notifications: three mistakes worth checking for in your service.1️⃣ Using the wrong form. If a serious injury...
06/10/2026

Statutory notifications: three mistakes worth checking for in your service.

1️⃣ Using the wrong form. If a serious injury was the result of an assault, CQC asks you to use the abuse notification form, not the serious injury one.

2️⃣ Forgetting that "abuse" covers both sides. You must tell CQC if someone using your service is affected by abuse or alleged abuse, and if they are the abuser or alleged abuser.

3️⃣ Missing police involvement. Incidents linked to your service that are reported to or investigated by the police must be notified as soon as possible, unless a death, serious injury or abuse form already covers it.

And one more: CQC returns incomplete notification forms.

Does everyone on your team know who submits notifications, and how? If you'd like a compliance review, details are on our website (the link is on our Page).

"We're already CQC-registered for treatment of disease, disorder or injury (TDDI). Do the new events rules affect us?"Th...
06/10/2026

"We're already CQC-registered for treatment of disease, disorder or injury (TDDI). Do the new events rules affect us?"

They might. Under the new rules, providers delivering health care or treatment at events must register if their service meets the TDDI criteria. During the registration window (7 September 2026 to 1 March 2027), CQC says providers can either apply to register or, if they're already registered for TDDI, update their statement of purpose where necessary.

So if events are part of what you do, check whether your statement of purpose covers them.

Two more things from CQC's guidance:
📧 Event applications go to a dedicated address: [email protected]
📅 CQC's monitoring, inspection and enforcement under the new rules begins on 6 December 2027

Not sure where you stand? We help with TDDI registration. Details are on our website (the link is on our Page).

Here's a question worth practising out loud before your CQC interview:"How will you know the care is good when you're no...
06/10/2026

Here's a question worth practising out loud before your CQC interview:

"How will you know the care is good when you're not there?"

For a homecare service, most care happens in people's homes with no manager in the room. A strong answer is specific. Think about:

🔎 What spot checks you'll do, and how often
🔎 Which records you'll review, and what you're looking for
🔎 How people and their families can raise concerns
🔎 What you'll do when an audit shows a problem

Saying "we'll monitor quality" isn't an answer. Walking through what you'd actually do on a Monday morning is.

We run practice interviews built around your service. Details are on our website (the link is on our Page).

"Our application passed CQC's first checks… so why is it still taking so long?"Passing the initial checks means your for...
06/10/2026

"Our application passed CQC's first checks… so why is it still taking so long?"

Passing the initial checks means your forms and documents were complete. Next comes the assessment, where CQC decides whether your application shows the care will meet the regulations. At this stage it may need more information from you, an interview, or a visit.

That's where avoidable delays often creep in:
⏳ A request for a document you haven't prepared yet
⏳ Answers that don't match what's in your application
⏳ Slow replies while staff are tied up with launch plans

Keep your supporting documents ready, reply promptly and make sure every answer tells the same story as your application.

If your application has stalled, we can help you understand the issues and prepare your response. Details are on our website (the link is on our Page).

Here's a detail in CQC's homecare guidance that catches people out.There's a list of documents CQC says NOT to send with...
06/10/2026

Here's a detail in CQC's homecare guidance that catches people out.

There's a list of documents CQC says NOT to send with your application, but to keep ready in case an inspector asks. These include:

✅ Duty of candour policy
✅ Whistleblowing / freedom to speak up policy
✅ Reportable incidents policy
✅ Risk management policy
✅ Person-centred care planning policy
✅ A sample care plan and sample care contract
✅ Your staffing structure and rotas

CQC is clear that if you can't provide them when asked, your application may be delayed.

The common mistake? Treating these as "later" documents. If you're asked for them, they need to exist, and they need to describe your service, not a generic one.

Want a second opinion on your policies? Details are on our website (the link is on our Page).

Applying to register a homecare agency? Since 1 July 2025, CQC has its own guidance for homecare applications. It's wort...
06/10/2026

Applying to register a homecare agency? Since 1 July 2025, CQC has its own guidance for homecare applications. It's worth reading before you submit.

As well as the documents every applicant sends, CQC asks homecare agencies registering for personal care for:

📄 A business plan and financial forecast
📄 Evidence of legal occupancy
📄 Service user guides
📄 A staff training plan
📄 The additional form for personal care providers

Why it matters: CQC now checks applications in two stages. If forms or documents are missing or incorrect at the first stage, it rejects the application and emails you to explain why. You can fix it and resubmit, but it counts as a new application and doesn't keep its place in the queue.

So check twice and submit once.

We help homecare providers put together complete applications. Details are on our website (the link is on our Page).

"Our registered manager is going on long-term leave. Do we need to tell CQC?"If it's 28 consecutive days or more, yes. C...
01/10/2026

"Our registered manager is going on long-term leave. Do we need to tell CQC?"

If it's 28 consecutive days or more, yes. CQC's notification rules:
📅 Planned absence: notify CQC 28 days before it starts (CQC asks you to contact them if that much notice isn't possible)
📅 Emergency absence: notify within 5 working days of it starting
📅 When they come back: tell CQC they've returned

And if your registered manager is leaving for good, that's a different notification: you tell CQC about the change, and the new manager applies to register. Your statement of purpose may need updating too.

The forms have to be complete; CQC returns incomplete ones.

Worth asking now, before you need it: who would hold things together if your manager were off tomorrow?

We support registered managers and the providers behind them. Details on our website (link on our Page).

Got two minutes? That's about all it takes to become a Hello Care ambassador.1️⃣ Pop your name and email into our Refer ...
01/10/2026

Got two minutes? That's about all it takes to become a Hello Care ambassador.

1️⃣ Pop your name and email into our Refer & Earn page. Your code and invite link appear straight away (we email them to you too).
2️⃣ Share them with someone who's planning to register a care service.
3️⃣ They quote your code when they sign up for CQC Registration and get £50 off.
4️⃣ Once they've paid in full and we've started work, you get £200, by bank transfer or as credit against your own Hello Care services.

We'll email you when your code is used. No self-referrals, and no limit on how many providers you can refer.

Think of the people in your contacts who've mentioned "starting my own agency" 👀

👉 https://hellocareconsulting.com/refer/

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