What is CQC Inspection?
A CQC inspection is an on-site assessment of a regulated health or adult social care service in England, judged against five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led. Inspections result in a published report and one of four ratings. Providers in scope include care homes, GP practices, dentists, hospitals and domiciliary care agencies.
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