About this Event
CQC Training: Preparing for Inspection - Major 2026 Framework Changes
This practical, in-depth course equips health and social care providers with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to prepare for the major CQC framework changes announced for 2026, alongside current inspections under the Single Assessment Framework (SAF). It focuses on aligning service delivery with current CQC expectations, building robust evidence portfolios, and staying ahead of future developments to maintain strong, compliant services.
🔍 Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for professionals across adult social care and healthcare sectors, including:
- Owners / Nominated Individuals
- Registered Managers
- Deputy Managers & Team Leaders
- Quality & Compliance Officers
- Clinical Leads and Nurses
- Care Coordinators
- Operational and Governance Leads
- New or Aspiring Managers
- Anyone responsible for CQC compliance or service improvement
Join our comprehensive CQC training session and gain a clear understanding of both the current inspection landscape and what is coming next. We provide detailed insight into preparing for CQC inspection under the SAF, alongside forward-looking guidance on how upcoming changes will impact your service.
This event is delivered by the UK’s leading CQC training team - having delivered over 100+ courses to thousands of health and social care providers since 2021.
📚 Course Topics and Agenda:
✅ Understand key 2026 framework updates
✅ Latest insights on the CQC Single Assessment Framework
✅ Prepare for current and upcoming inspections
✅ Evidence ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ practice
✅ Understand Quality, ‘We’, and ‘I’ statements
✅ Interactive workshops and group activities
✅ Prepare your team for current and future inspections
This event runs 9:30am-4:00pm. Your ticket includes the training day, a bank of training resources and materials to take home, plus lunch and refreshments throughout the day. See course agenda and information about our exceptional course presenters below.
Created and delivered by expert CQC trainers
This course is created by CQC advisors, former CQC inspectors and healthcare professionals who are passionate about supporting healthcare providers to understand the complexities of the CQC.
Maria M: Former CQC inspector, Registered Nurse and Queen’s Nurse with extensive experience across regulatory compliance and inspection readiness. Maria brings detailed knowledge of CQC frameworks, clinical credibility, and a practical approach to supporting providers.
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Our incredible presenters have years of experience working within the compliance industry, and are committed to sharing their insight with service providers like you. They share a range of inside insight into the Care Quality Commission, the Inspection process, and how you can achieve 'Good' or 'Outstanding' in your upcoming inspections.
Course Testimonials
“In CQC words “Outstanding”! Very knowledgeable presenter with great experience. The course was inclusive and I really enjoyed it.” - Fairfield Independent Hospital
“Thank you so much for having us. The location, trainers and course were amazing and perfect for what we need. An amazing course, nothing to improve. It was also useful networking with other services we work around.” - Odessa Ambulance
"Very helpful and informative - information delivered in a way in which all sectors can easily apply to their individual sector" - Riverside Dental
"Great trainer, lead an interesting and interactive session and ensured everyone had chance and opportunity to participate in the day and to our learning into practice." - Dorset County Hospital
"Fantastic course leaders, extensive knowledge base, friendly and approachable. Thoroughly enjoyed the day!" - Smile Stylist
"Great informative conversation provided by the trainer. Made the training environment comfortable to ask questions in the chat with in the moment responses provided" - Saint Catherine’s Hospice
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Midland, 16 Peter Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
GBP 300.00
