What the CQC Expects from Registered Providers in 2025
In 2025, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has continued to evolve its approach to regulation, with new expectations and priorities for registered providers across health and social care. Whether you are an established provider or preparing for your first CQC inspection, understanding what is required has never been more critical to achieving a positive outcome. […]
Registering with the CQC: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Clinics
Setting up a new clinic is an exciting venture, but one of the most important steps is registering with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This process can feel daunting, especially with increasing regulatory scrutiny and the need for robust compliance. Here’s a straightforward, step-by-step guide to help new clinics navigate CQC registration and lay the […]
Setting Up a Private GP Clinic: What You Need to Know
The demand for private GP services continues to rise across the UK, driven by patients seeking timely appointments, continuity of care, and greater choice. For GPs considering the move into private practice, establishing a clinic can be both rewarding and complex. Success requires more than clinical expertise—it involves navigating regulation, compliance, governance, and operational planning. […]
Why Primary Care Networks Should Become CQC Registered
Primary Care Networks (PCNs) have become a cornerstone of NHS service delivery, bringing together general practices and other providers to deliver care at scale. While many PCNs currently operate as collaborative entities without a single legal identity, the NHS contract is evolving, and so are patient expectations. One of the most important strategic decisions […]
Top 5 Mistakes New Providers Make When Registering with the CQC
Setting up a new health or social care service is an exciting milestone, but registering with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) can be a complex and sometimes daunting process. At BAXCQC, we’ve helped many providers successfully achieve registration and avoid common pitfalls that can lead to costly delays or even refusal. Whether you’re opening a […]
The Penny Dash Review: Key Points and What We Think
The Penny Dash Review, commissioned to examine how patient safety is overseen across the health and care system in England, sets out a series of recommendations that are both timely and necessary. For those working across the NHS, many of the findings will feel familiar. The review focuses not on identifying new problems, but on […]
Rethinking Space Management: Smarter Estate Decisions
Pressures on the NHS estate are intensifying from several angles. A growing maintenance backlog exceeding £13 billion, urgent Net Zero commitments, evolving workforce models including hybrid working, and the drive towards Integrated Care Systems (ICS) mean that facilities must adapt. Understanding space utilisation But where should organisations begin? Whether adjusting to new working models, accommodating […]
Baxendale Achieves Gold Status in Consultancy.uk’s Top Healthcare Consulting Firms 2025
We’re delighted to announce that Baxendale has been ranked at Gold level in Consultancy.uk’s Top Healthcare Consulting Firms in the UK for 2025. This recognition places us among the country’s most trusted and respected consultancies, reflecting the expertise and dedication of our team. What makes this achievement so valuable is the independent, rigorous assessment behind the rankings. […]
What the Integrated Care Board (ICB) Blueprint Means for Service Reconfiguration
The recent publication of the model Integrated Care Board (ICB) blueprint has, as expected, sparked considerable discussion about what it signals for the future roles and responsibilities of ICBs. While the blueprint does not explicitly reference service reconfiguration, several indicators suggest that: Significant system transformation is anticipated; and ICBs will retain a central role in […]
Using Long Term Deployment Sensors for ICS and Net Zero Targets
In our previous blog, Rethinking Space Management: Smarter Estate Decisions, we looked at how both short and long-term space utilisation surveys can inform estates planning across the NHS. As organisations drive towards Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) and face the pressures of Net Zero targets, many are turning their focus to the longer term deployment option. What […]