Registering with CQC

Completing your application incorrectly can lead to unnecessary delays, meaning not being able to provide your proposed services for longer. Triple check your application for accuracy. 

Nominated individuals and Registered Managers are required to have DBS Checks at appropriate levels. DBS can take a while to process, to apply for everyone's DBS well before the application is ready to be submitted. It can be used for CQC purposes for up to 12 months. 

Your allocated registration inspector will interview you to ascertain your experience and suitability for the proposed position. It is essential you understand your roles and responsibilities so you can demonstrate this to your inspector. 

Before your inspection, your registration inspector will ask for certain evidence, and give you a timeline for when this should be submitted. It usually takes 6-8 weeks between application submission and allocation to an inspector- use this time wisely to prepare your evidence. 

Most New Provider Inspections are being conducted virtually- this is not to say this will be the same indefinitely. Whether a virtual or physical inspection is conducted, it is essential that you are prepared.

Our biggest 'DON'T DO' is to leave everything to the last minute. It is easy to prioritise other things and let your CQC registration preparation slide, but the process itself can be daunting enough, so give yourself the best chance by being prepared!