Getting CQC Ready: Knowing Where You Are and What Comes Next

🎙 What does being CQC ready actually mean? And is there a better way to prepare than simply carrying out a mock inspection? In this episode of The Halfway Point podcast, Ben Scorer is joined by Ella Thompson, Locum PM Associate, to explore a practical approach to CQC readiness. One that starts by understanding where your practice is now, identifying the gaps and deciding what needs to happen next. We discuss the benefits of reviewing a practice while it is live and operational, why an external pair of eyes can spot things teams may have become accustomed to, and the importance of looking beyond policies to understand what actually happens day-to-day. Ella also shares some of what she has learned from supporting practices with CQC preparation, including common areas where practices can strengthen their governance, evidence and processes. Most importantly, we explore why CQC readiness shouldn't just be about passing an inspection. It should be about building safe, effective and well-led systems that work every day. We also look ahead to the Locum PM Preston Practice Management Conference on Thursday 10th September, where Ella will be continuing the conversation around getting ready for CQC. Tickets are still available, with a full day of practical sessions designed for Practice Managers, deputies, GP Partners, business managers and other primary care leaders. 🎧 The Halfway Point podcast. Practical conversations for primary care. * * * * You can find more information on our upcoming Practice Manager Conferences in Preston and Salisbury via https://locumpm.co.uk/upcoming-events. 💼 If you and your Practice, PCN, Federation, etc. would like some flexible management support from LPM, please let us know via https://locumpm.co.uk/engage-with-lpm. 💻 If you are an existing Primary Care Manager and would like to work with us at LPM, please also let us know via https://locumpm.co.uk/work-with-lpm. Connect with Ella Thompson   / ella-thompson-a5b8b6416   Resources referenced in this episode https://agiliosoftware.com/primary-ca... https://www.cqc.org.uk/guidance-regul... https://hub.practiceindex.co.uk/login https://ardens.org.uk/cqc https://locumpm.co.uk/event/pm-confer... Full resources and the show notes for this episode can be found at The Halfway Point podcast page: https://locumpm.co.uk/the-halfway-point. 🔗 Connect with LPM https://locumpm.co.uk   / locumpm     / locumpm     / locumpm     / primarycaretraining      / @locumpm   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... https://open.spotify.com/show/6xl6wL4... ☕️ If you would like to support the work of The Halfway Point podcast, you can do so via our Buy Me A Coffee page: https://buymeacoffee.com/locumpm. 💌 You can also stay up-to-date with The Halfway Point podcast by subscribing to the Locum PM Newsletter: https://locumpm.co.uk/newsletter. 💬 Drop a comment, let us know your thoughts on this episode and don’t forget to like, subscribe and share with colleagues to help spread the word! 🫶 If you have a topic you would like covered on The Halfway Point, let us know in the comments or email us at TheHalfwayPoint@LocumPM.co.uk. The Halfway Point https://www.LocumPM.co.uk/The-Halfway... #practicemanagement #lpm #thehalfwaypoint This episode may contain affiliate links that are part of partner or referral programs. If you choose to explore or purchase something through these links, LPM may receive a small thank-you in return, at no extra cost to you. These contributions enable us to continue producing high-quality content and resources for the primary care community. As a result, please mention LPM and The Halfway Point podcast when purchasing. (At LPM, we only recommend what we genuinely believe will bring value to your practice.) The advice and content discussed in this episode are shared in good faith and for general information purposes only. We recommend that practices carry out their own due diligence before taking any action based on this content. The views and opinions expressed are those of the individual contributors or organisations involved and do not necessarily reflect those of Locum PM or any affiliated organisations. All links and content / resources referenced were accurate at the time of the episode’s recording / release.