How to register with the CQC
2024-08-17
Ian Lloyd shares the process of registering with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) as a new provider. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) oversees certain ‘regulated
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Now live: the CQC provider portal
2024-08-07
With initial teething problems mostly ironed out, Ian Lloyd provides a detailed update on the CQC’s new provider portal and what it means for you.
The role of the CQC-registered manager
2024-08-03
Ian Lloyd explains when a CQC-registered manager is needed, what is involved with their role and how to register. All new practices registering with the
Catch up with this week’s dental news – 27 July 2024
2024-07-27
It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Government CQC review
Government CQC review identifies ‘significant failings’
2024-07-26
A government review has identified failings within the Care Quality Commission (CQC) which are ‘hampering its ability to identify poor performance’. The interim report found
‘We’ve lost your trust’ – CQC issues apology
2024-07-19
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has apologised for failing to keep patients ‘safe’ and pledged to ‘put things right’. CQC’s interim chief execute Kate Terroni
Catch up with this week’s dental news – 29 June 2024
2024-06-29
It’s been an interesting week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Is dentistry inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community?
Ian Trenholm to step down as CQC chief executive
2024-06-25
Care Quality Commission (CQC) chief executive and board member Ian Trenholm has announced that he will step down at the end of June. Current deputy
Catch up with this week’s dental news – 1 June 2024
2024-06-01
It’s been an interesting week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Proposed compulsory NHS tie-in for new dentists
CQC – all change… or is it?
2024-05-30
Pat Langley provides some insight into what is and isn’t changing under the new CQC framework, and what this means for your practice. Since its
How is CQC inspection changing?
2024-05-14
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) single assessment framework came into force on 13 May – what does this mean for inspection processes? The CQC began
What to expect from a CQC inspection
2024-05-11
When an inspector calls: the thought of a CQC inspection can cause worry for even the most experienced dental practice owner. Pat Langley shares an
