The CQC Consultation: What’s Changing and How to Prepare

The CQC's 2026 consultation could bring some of the biggest changes to inspections since the introduction of the Single Assessment Framewor, but what do they actually mean for adult social care providers?

In this episode of The Care Intelligence Revolution, Mark Topps is joined by compliance expert Elizabeth West to unpack the proposed changes.

Together, they discuss why the consultation feels like a return to common sense, what registered managers should be doing now (rather than waiting for the changes), and how services can evidence the real impact they have on people's lives.

Whether you're a registered manager, care provider or quality lead, this episode offers practical advice to help you prepare with confidence and stay one step ahead of your next CQC inspection.

Further resources:

• https://elizabethcareconsulting.co.uk/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-west-147b49405/
• liz@elizabethcareconsulting.co.uk
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/marktopps/ 
• https://www.health-connect.com/