Guide
How to Prepare for a CQC Inspection in 2026
A step-by-step guide covering everything from documentation to staff preparation under the new Single Assessment Framework.
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Whether you want a full dress rehearsal or a quick compliance health check, we've got you covered.
A comprehensive, realistic CQC-style audit at your premises. We observe, interview, review records, and deliver a full report with prioritised actions.
From £2,400 +VATA cost-effective desktop review of your documentation, systems and governance via video call. Perfect for a quick compliance health check between full audits.
From £1,200 +VATEverything you need to self-assess and prepare: question banks, templates, checklists, observation tools, and a 7-day action plan. DIY inspection readiness.
£397 one-timeStay inspection-ready all year round with monthly support, quarterly reviews, policy updates, and expert guidance on tap. Bronze, Silver & Gold tiers.
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From first call to inspection confidence in four simple steps.
We'll discuss your needs, service type, and any concerns about your upcoming inspection.
Our expert auditors assess your service against CQC's Single Assessment Framework, exactly as a real inspector would.
Within 3 working days, you'll get a detailed findings report with prioritised recommendations and a clear improvement roadmap.
We support you through implementation, answering questions and reviewing progress until you're fully inspection-ready.
We're so confident in our process that we back every on-site mock inspection with this promise:
If your CQC rating doesn't improve after implementing our recommendations, we'll conduct a free follow-up re-audit within 6 months.
No questions asked. No hidden terms. We stand behind our work because we know it delivers results. Your success is our reputation.
*Applies to On-Site Mock Inspection clients. Requires documented implementation of recommended actions.
Avoiding one "Requires Improvement" rating can protect £50,000+ in revenue and contracts. Our services pay for themselves many times over.
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"The mock inspection was a game-changer. We identified gaps we didn't know existed and went into our real inspection with complete confidence. We achieved Good across all five domains."
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*Testimonials will be updated with full client details as they are received.
A CQC mock inspection is an independent assessment that simulates a real Care Quality Commission inspection. Our experienced consultants review your service against CQC's Single Assessment Framework — covering Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-Led — using the same methodology actual inspectors use. You receive a detailed report with findings, indicative ratings, and a prioritised action plan to address any gaps before your real inspection.
Our pricing starts at £1,200 +VAT for a remote mock inspection and £2,400 +VAT for a full on-site mock inspection. The exact cost depends on the size and complexity of your service. We also offer a self-serve CQC Compliance Toolkit at £397 and ongoing monthly support packages from £295/month. All prices are transparent — no hidden fees.
We can typically schedule your mock inspection within 2-3 weeks of booking. The on-site inspection itself takes a full day. You'll receive your comprehensive report and action plan within 3 working days of the inspection. For urgent cases, we offer expedited scheduling — just let us know your timeline.
You'll receive a comprehensive written report that includes: detailed findings against each of CQC's five key questions, indicative ratings for each domain, specific evidence of strengths and areas for improvement, a prioritised action plan with clear recommendations, and guidance on implementation timelines. You'll also receive a follow-up call to discuss the findings and answer questions.
Yes, we provide mock inspections to care providers across England. Our team of consultants are based nationwide and can attend your service wherever you're located. For remote mock inspections, geography is no barrier at all — we work with providers from Cornwall to Newcastle via video call.
If you book an on-site mock inspection, implement our recommended actions, and your CQC rating doesn't improve at your next inspection, we'll conduct a free follow-up re-audit at no additional cost within 6 months. We require documented evidence that our recommendations were implemented. This guarantee reflects our confidence in the quality of our assessments and action plans.
We work with all types of CQC-regulated services including residential care homes, nursing homes, domiciliary care agencies, supported living services, specialist care for learning disabilities and autism, GP practices, dental surgeries, and independent healthcare clinics. Our consultants have deep expertise across these sectors.
A mock inspection uses the same methodology, questions and frameworks as a real CQC inspection — but without the regulatory consequences. Think of it as a dress rehearsal. The key difference is that our findings are entirely confidential to you and designed to help you improve, rather than resulting in a published rating. We can also pause to coach and advise during the process, which a real inspector would never do.
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