CQC

Are you prepared for a CQC visit?

A suite of handy guides and materials are now available which aim to help you prepare for a CQC inspection. Materials include:

• the CCG’s adult safeguarding policy which we recommend GP practices adopt
• guidance on how to prepare for an inspection
• examples of other policies and guidance have been uploaded which GPs can use or adapt for their practice.

Preparing for a CQC visit

• What to expect from an inspection
• Preparing for a CQC visit

Policies and protocols

• Infection Prevention and Control Policy for Primary Care GP Practices

• BMA guidance and protocols
• Safeguarding
  • CQC safeguarding common themes
  • Safeguarding adult policy (recommended)
  • BMA safeguarding toolkit for GPs
  • LMC guidance for practices - safeguarding
• NPSA - SEA guidance for primary care teams
• Free online protocols and policies

Training

• Prevent training catalogue - March 2016

If you have any queries about this information please contact the primary care team: denise.patmore@nhs.net