Regulatory Reset | What providers need to know about the CQC’s draft changes

A recording of the webinar can reviewed below, and a copy of the slides can be found HERE.

Watch the Recording: Understanding the CQC Reset and What It Means for Adult Social Care Providers

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is undertaking a significant reset, introducing draft changes that are expected to reshape how providers are assessed, monitored, and inspected.

For adult social care providers, these developments represent an important shift in regulatory approach, including the reintroduction of sector-specific frameworks and changes to how evidence is gathered and judgements are made.

Delivered by Care England in partnership with Worknest, this webinar provided a clear and practical overview of what was known about the draft changes, what they could mean in practice, and how providers could begin preparing for the future.

What was covered

During the session, attendees learned:

• What the CQC reset is, why it is being introduced, and what it aims to achieve
• How sector-specific frameworks are expected to work, including key structural changes
• What the proposed changes could mean for adult social care providers in practice
• Practical steps services can take to prepare for evolving regulatory expectations

Why watch the recording?

Although the live event has now taken place, the recording and accompanying slides remain a valuable resource for providers looking to stay ahead of regulatory change.

By accessing the webinar, you can:

• Gain expert insight into the direction of travel for CQC regulation
• Better understand the proposed changes and their potential impact on your service
• Identify practical, proportionate actions you can take to strengthen compliance and readiness
• Share key information with colleagues and leadership teams at a time that suits you
• Revisit the content as further guidance and updates are released

The session was delivered by healthcare compliance specialists with extensive experience supporting health and social care providers to achieve and maintain CQC compliance, making it a useful reference point for organisations planning their next steps.

From where you are to Outstanding

Every care provider is on a journey.

You may be preparing for your first CQC inspection, recovering from a challenging rating, or working to maintain high standards across multiple locations.

Wherever you are, Worknest can help you take the next step.

By combining expertise across people, safety, compliance and cyber resilience, Worknest provides a single, comprehensive approach to improving service quality and organisational resilience.

Clear insight. Practical support. Measurable progress.

Should you wish to discuss any of the points raised or have further questions, please contact:

Abigail Lawrenson – Marketing Manager – Partnerships, Worknest: AbigailLawrenson@worknest.com