Our Services
At Unified Care Solutions, we help social care providers with CQC compliance. Our consultancy services reduce stress and save time by offering personalised guidance and clear solutions. We assist with CQC registration, walking you through the application process to help you succeed on your first try.
If you receive a Notice of Proposal (NOP), we support you in understanding the CQC's decision, gathering evidence, and creating strong appeals before the deadline.
We also simplify the preparation of your annual Provider Information Return (PIR), ensuring it meets all regulations. Whether you're a new provider, facing CQC issues, or ensuring compliance, our team offers expert advice and tailored solutions for your needs.
CQC Registration Support
When starting to plan a CQC registration, it can often feel overwhelmingly daunting and confusing, especially when faced with a lengthy list of intricate requirements and complex applications that can intimidate even the most experienced professionals.
That’s precisely where our valuable expertise comes in. We offer a variety of comprehensive packages of dedicated support designed to guide you meticulously through the entire process, ensuring you achieve success on your very first attempt.
Our thoughtfully curated packages can include:
Assistance in creating, reviewing, and amending your business plan and statement of purpose to reflect your unique vision.
Support to help you complete your CQC registration application, whether you are registering a new business and/or a manager looking to make an impact.
A thorough review or provision of the essential policies and documentation that are required throughout this challenging journey.
Detailed guidance to ensure that you complete all other necessary documentation, such as obtaining your CQC countersigned DBS certificate, an ICO certificate, and your financial viability statement with confidence.
Coaching and mentoring specifically tailored for interview preparation, so you can walk in with assurance.
CQC Notice Of Proposal Support
Receiving a Notice of Proposal (NOP) from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) can feel like an intimidating and complex situation, whether you’re already a registered provider or in the process of applying for registration. This formal notice outlines the CQC’s intention to take specific regulatory actions, such as:
Imposing or varying conditions on a registration.
Suspending a registration temporarily.
Cancelling a registration entirely.
Denying a new application for registration.
Rejecting an application submitted by a current registrant.
Understanding and responding to a NOP requires careful attention to detail, a solid grasp of regulatory requirements, and the ability to present clear, evidence-based representations to appeal the CQC’s proposed decision.
At Unified Care Solutions, we’re here to simplify this challenging process. Our experienced team will work closely with you to break down the CQC’s decision and help you understand the implications of the NOP. We’ll support you in gathering the necessary evidence, crafting compelling representations, and submitting your appeal within the crucial 28-day deadline.
With our expert guidance, you’ll gain the clarity and confidence needed to navigate this complex process and work towards a positive outcome for your registration.
Preparing your annual CQC Provider Information Return (PIR) can feel like an overwhelming and time-consuming task that disrupts your focus on delivering quality care. This detailed requirement, which conveniently reappears each year around your registration date, often demands an exhausting 8 to 10 hours to complete — time and energy that could be better spent elsewhere.
At Unified Care Solutions, we take this frustrating task off your hands. Our experienced team will gather and organise the essential information required to complete your PIR, including:
Key details about the types of care services you provide.
Evidence of how you ensure safety, quality, and compliance.
Information about your team, including staffing levels and training.
Data on how you support service users to achieve positive outcomes.
Updates on any improvements made or planned within your service.
We ensure your PIR not only meets all CQC requirements but also highlights the strengths and achievements of your service. With our expert support, you can save time, reduce stress, and feel confident that your submission accurately reflects the quality and compliance of your care provision.
CQC Provider Information Returns Support
