If your care service has not been inspected in the last few years, now is the time to take stock. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) recently announced a renewed focus on inspection activity, with over 5,000 assessments planned between April 2025 and September 2026 across adult social care.
This increase is part of a wider effort to strengthen regulatory oversight and improve clarity around how services are assessed and rated. For providers, it is a reminder of the importance of being consistently prepared.
Having worked within the care sector for over 40 years, we understand how challenging it can be to maintain excellent care standards while also ensuring every system, record, and outcome is inspection-ready. That is why our support is designed to help you confidently demonstrate the work you are already doing – and identify areas where small changes can make a big difference.
Understanding the changes
The CQC’s updated strategy includes:
- A higher volume of assessments across all service types
- Revised frameworks that reflect sector-specific contexts
- Simplified and more transparent Quality Statements
- Reintroduction of sector-specific inspection teams.
While these changes aim to improve fairness and consistency, they also require providers to have a deeper understanding of how their service will be assessed, as well as how to present evidence that speaks to the CQC’s expectations.
The value of external insight
Operating a care service involves complex and demanding responsibilities, and being closely involved in daily operations can make it challenging to maintain an objective view of compliance. This is where external expertise provides invaluable support.
At Swift Care Solutions, we bring decades of experience in owning and operating care homes, combined with over ten years advising care providers across East Anglia. Our care quality consultancy gives you clear, practical support to prepare for inspections, improve ratings, and strengthen leadership.
How we can help
From new providers navigating their first CQC registration to established homes aiming to boost their rating or turnaround performance, we work with services at every stage.
Our tailored consultancy might include:
Mock CQC inspections and quality audits – A thorough review based on current regulatory standards, giving you an honest view of how your service would be rated.
Business improvement planning – Clear actions to resolve concerns, streamline systems, and improve care quality.
Leadership, onboarding and induction workshops – Build capability and confidence across your team.
Turnaround support and interim management – Short-term solutions to help stabilise services and move forward after a disappointing inspection.
Because we understand that every care setting is different, we don’t offer one-size-fits-all solutions. Whether you want to strengthen compliance, increase profitability, improve client outcomes, or attract and retain staff, we help you set clear goals and create achievable, effective plans to get there.
Most importantly, our consultancy is supportive, impartial, and grounded in deep sector knowledge, helping you move forward with confidence and clarity.
Grow with confidence today
With inspections increasing in frequency, being proactive is the most effective way to protect your service’s reputation and standards. At Swift Care Solutions, we provide practical, experience-led support to care providers across Essex and Suffolk.
Whether your last inspection was three months or three years ago, we are here to help you prepare with integrity, professionalism, and respect for the work you do.
Learn more about our care quality consultancy.
To discuss a mock inspection or regulatory audit, contact our team today on 01206 593750 or email enquiries@swiftcaresolutions.com.