Free CQC Inspection Readiness Scorecard

How Inspection-Ready Is Your Service, Really?

Answer 12 quick questions about your evidence, systems and audit habits. Get an instant readiness score across the 5 CQC key questions — plus a prioritised list of the gaps to close first.

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Safe

Risk, medication, safeguarding and safe recruitment evidence.

Every risk assessment and care plan is current, signed and reviewed on schedule — and you could produce any one within minutes.

Medication (MAR) records, incidents and safeguarding referrals are logged, followed up and auditable with a clear trail.

Staff training, DBS checks and right-to-work evidence are all in date, with a live view of anything expiring.

Effective

Outcomes, consent and mental capacity.

Care outcomes and goals are recorded and reviewed, so you can show what changed for each person over time.

Consent, mental capacity and DoLS/DoL authorisations are documented and monitored for renewal dates.

Caring

Dignity, choice and feedback acted upon.

People and their families have given feedback recently, and you can evidence how you acted on it.

Care records demonstrate dignity, choice and person-centred detail — not generic copy-paste entries.

Responsive

Complaints handling and responsive care.

Complaints and concerns are logged, investigated within deadline and closed with a documented outcome.

Care is reviewed and adjusted when needs change, with the change and its rationale recorded.

Well-led

Audits, corrective actions and inspection-pack readiness.

A rolling programme of audits (medication, care plans, infection control, H&S) runs on schedule with actions tracked to completion.

Corrective actions from audits, incidents and complaints are assigned, dated and chased until closed — nothing is left open indefinitely.

You could assemble an inspection evidence pack (policies, audits, training matrix, notifications) on demand, without a last-minute scramble.

Overall readiness score

50%
At risk — act now
Safe50%
Effective50%
Caring50%
Responsive50%
Well-led50%

Close these gaps first

  • SafeEvery risk assessment and care plan is current, signed and reviewed on schedule — and you could produce any one within minutes.
  • SafeMedication (MAR) records, incidents and safeguarding referrals are logged, followed up and auditable with a clear trail.
  • SafeStaff training, DBS checks and right-to-work evidence are all in date, with a live view of anything expiring.
  • EffectiveCare outcomes and goals are recorded and reviewed, so you can show what changed for each person over time.
  • EffectiveConsent, mental capacity and DoLS/DoL authorisations are documented and monitored for renewal dates.

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How Providers Stay Inspection-Ready

MyCareAudit compared with the two approaches most services rely on today.

What mattersMyCareAuditSpreadsheets & manualOccasional consultant
Live, always-on readiness scorePoint-in-time only
Evidence for all 5 key questions in one placeScattered filesYou still maintain it
Automated audit reminders & scheduling
Corrective actions tracked to closureManualManual after visit
Expiring training / DBS / DoLS alertsManual
Inspection evidence pack on demandLast-minute scrambleDays of prep
Cost modelFixed monthly subscriptionHidden staff time£££ per day + repeat visits
Available 24/7, updates continuously

Comparison reflects typical UK provider practice; your mileage will vary by service.

MyCareAudit has helped us strengthen our compliance oversight across both our London and Southend locations. Having structured audit templates aligned to CQC quality statements gives us confidence that we are always inspection-ready.

MG

Mus Gulhan, Palm 2 Palm Care

DirectorDomiciliary Care & Supported Living

London & Southend CQC Rated Good

Since using MyCareAudit, our audit visibility has improved significantly. We can track compliance across all our services from one dashboard and address gaps before they become inspection issues.

JK

Jay Kalam, Jothno Care and Support

Operations DirectorDomiciliary Care & Supported Living

London CQC Rated Good