Mock CQC Inspections for Care Providers
Be Inspection-Ready with Confidence
Our goal is to make sure you feel confident, compliant, and ready to demonstrate the quality of care you provide.
Preparing for a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection can feel overwhelming. At PolicyBase, we support care providers by delivering professional Mock CQC Inspections that mirror the real process, helping you identify areas of strength and improvement before the official visit.
Our goal is to make sure you feel confident, compliant, and ready to demonstrate the quality of care you provide.
Why Choose a Mock CQC Inspection?
Identify Gaps Early – Spot compliance issues before the real inspection.
Practical Recommendations – Receive clear, actionable feedback tailored to your service.
Boost Confidence – Prepare staff and management teams for what to expect.
Improve Ratings – Strengthen your chances of achieving a Good or Outstanding outcome.
During our mock inspections, we carefully review your service against the five CQC Key Questions:
Safe – How well do you protect people from avoidable harm?
Effective – Is your service based on best practice and delivering good outcomes?
Caring – Do staff treat people with kindness, dignity, and respect?
Responsive – Are you meeting people’s needs in a timely and person-centred way?
Well-Led – Is your leadership driving continuous improvement?
Initial Consultation – We understand your service and priorities.
On-Site Mock Inspection – Our specialists conduct a full assessment, mirroring CQC’s approach.
Feedback & Report – Receive a detailed report with strengths, risks, and improvement suggestions.
Action Planning – Work with us to strengthen compliance and prepare your staff.
Our Mock CQC Inspections are ideal for:
Domiciliary care agencies
Care homes (residential and nursing)
Supported living providers
New services preparing for registration
FAQ – Mock CQC Inspections
A Mock CQC Inspection is a practice inspection carried out by experienced professionals who replicate the approach of the Care Quality Commission. It helps care providers prepare by highlighting strengths and identifying areas needing improvement.
Any care service regulated by the CQC can benefit, including domiciliary care agencies, care homes, supported living providers, and new services preparing for registration.
Our mock inspections mirror the official CQC process but are supportive, not judgmental. Instead of a rating, you’ll receive a detailed report with constructive feedback and practical steps for improvement.
The length depends on the size and type of service. Typically, a mock inspection takes one day to several days, followed by a written report and feedback session.
No. We take a collaborative, friendly approach designed to build confidence. Staff often find the experience reassuring, as it helps them understand what to expect during the real inspection.
We assess your service against the five CQC Key Questions (Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-Led) and review policies, procedures, and records — just like the official inspection.
We aim to work around your schedule. In most cases, we can book a visit within 2–4 weeks.
You will receive a comprehensive feedback report with clear recommendations. We can also support you with action planning and staff training if needed.
While no one can guarantee a specific outcome, being prepared significantly improves your chances of achieving a Good or Outstanding rating.
Costs vary depending on the size and type of service. Contact us for a personalised quote tailored to your needs.
The mock inspection gave us the insight we needed to raise our standards and prepare our staff. When the real CQC visit came, we felt ready and confident."
Joy Steel
Designer
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