Practical, expert support for care homes across the South West — from pre-inspection preparation to crisis response.
Mock Inspections
Know what inspectors will find before they do.
Our mock inspections replicate the CQC Single Assessment Framework process in full. We assess your service across all five key questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led — and deliver a detailed written report with a prioritised action plan. You'll know exactly where you stand and what to address before the real inspection.
Full SAF-aligned assessment
Detailed written report and action plan
Debrief with Registered Manager and leadership team
Follow-up support available
Auditing
Rigorous audits that uncover risk before the regulator does.
We carry out comprehensive audits across care records, medication management, safeguarding, infection control, and governance. Our audits are structured around CQC expectations and provide clear, actionable findings — not just a checklist.
Care records and documentation review
Medication management audits
Safeguarding and governance checks
Written findings with recommended actions
Policies & Procedures
Up-to-date, CQC-aligned policies written for your service.
Outdated or generic policies are a common inspection finding. We review, rewrite, and implement policies and procedures that are tailored to your service type, size, and client group — and aligned with current CQC guidance and legislation.
Full policy review and gap analysis
Bespoke policies written for your service
Aligned to current CQC and legislative requirements
Staff briefing and implementation support
Mentorship
Building confident, capable Registered Managers.
One-to-one mentorship for Registered Managers and Nominated Individuals who want to lead with confidence. We work alongside you to develop your regulatory knowledge, leadership skills, and ability to manage CQC relationships proactively — whether you're new to the role or navigating a challenging period.
Tailored one-to-one sessions
Regulatory knowledge and CQC relationship management
Leadership and decision-making support
Flexible scheduling to suit your commitments
Interim Management
Experienced leadership when your service needs it most.
When a Registered Manager leaves unexpectedly or a service needs stabilising, we provide experienced interim managers who step in quickly, maintain CQC compliance, and keep staff and residents supported. We manage the day-to-day while you plan for the longer term.
Rapid deployment across the South West
CQC compliance maintained throughout
Staff and team leadership
Handover and transition planning
Crisis Management
Rapid-response support when it matters most.
Enforcement action, safeguarding concerns, or urgent regulatory pressure can destabilise even well-run services. Our crisis management support provides immediate, experienced intervention — stabilising your service, managing CQC communications, and building a clear recovery plan.
Immediate response and on-site support
CQC communications and enforcement management
Safeguarding and risk mitigation
Structured recovery and improvement planning
Registration Support
Expert guidance through the CQC registration process.
Registering a new care home — or adding a regulated activity to an existing registration — is a complex process that CQC scrutinises closely. We support Providers and Nominated Individuals through every stage: from preparing your Statement of Purpose and policies to completing your application and preparing for the fit person interview.
Statement of Purpose and application preparation
Policy and procedure development for registration
Fit person interview coaching and preparation
Guidance on regulated activities and service types
Warning Notices & Notices of Proposal
Specialist support when CQC takes regulatory action.
Receiving a Warning Notice or Notice of Proposal (NoP) is one of the most serious situations a care home can face. We provide specialist support to help you understand the regulatory process, prepare a robust response, and take the right steps to address CQC's concerns — protecting your registration and the future of your service.
Urgent review of Warning Notice or NoP requirements
Support preparing your formal written response
Action planning to address CQC's concerns
Ongoing support through the regulatory process
Not sure which service you need?
Get in touch and we'll talk through your situation — no obligation, just honest advice.