The Dash Report – What it means for you as a provider and next steps
The Dash report into the Care Quality Commission (CQC), supported by Sir Mike Richards’ review of the Single Assessment Framework (SAF), will have significant implications for regulator, and for providers currently getting to grips with the new assessment framework. While providers can’t influence the CQC’s internal operational challenges, they can work proactively to ensure that […]
The BAXCQC Backstory
Back in 2020… In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, Baxendale’s network partners, Mark Mikhail and Alex Armstrong, founded a unique service, which was designed to help surgical clinicians navigate the complex CQC registrationprocess necessary to open private surgeries. Leveraging their combined expertise in CQC compliance and their clinical experience as plastic surgeons, they established MA […]
CQC Annual Fees: What Being CQC Registered May Cost You as a Provider
Healthcare providers regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) must pay annual fees to remain registered. These fees are a vital part of the CQC’s funding, supporting inspections, monitoring, and the regulation of healthcare services across England. For providers, understanding the CQC annual fees is essential for financial planning, compliance, and avoiding potential penalties. Why […]