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Article 4: CQC in 2026: The Single Assessment Framework Reboot — What’s Changing, What’s Staying, and What Providers Should Do Now

Source: © Crown copyright: Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is in the middle of its most significant regulatory reset in over a decade. As of January 2026, one topic dominates provider forums, Registered Manager networks, and board conversations: The Single Assessment Framework (SAF) reboot. But confusion remains —…

Article 2: CQC Registration and Service Expansion: What Care Providers Need to Get Right

While this article focuses on CQC registration and service expansion in England, the same underlying principles apply across the UK. Providers operating in Wales and Scotland will recognise similar expectations within Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) and the Care Inspectorate in Scotland. Although the systems, terminology, and processes differ, regulators consistently assess clarity of service model,…

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