Independent report

Review into the operational effectiveness of the Care Quality Commission: interim report

Emerging findings and initial recommendations of the review into the operational effectiveness of the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

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In May 2024, Dr Penny Dash was asked to conduct a review into the operational effectiveness of the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The purpose of the review was to examine the suitability of CQC’s new single assessment framework methodology for inspections and ratings of health and care providers.

This interim report provides a high-level summary of the emerging findings of the review in order to inform the changes needed to start the process of improving CQC. It makes 5 recommendations and is aimed at health professionals, health and social care services, academic and professional institutions and the general public.

A full report of the review’s final findings was published in October 2024.

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Published 26 July 2024
Last updated 15 October 2024 + show all updates
  1. Added link to the review's full report.

  2. First published.

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