CQC Changes Explained: What Providers Need to Know for 2026–2028
It can seem like the CQC is in a constant state of flux nowadays. The ‘Single Assessment Framework’ only came into force two years ago, and since then the CQC has itself been rated as ‘inadequate’ by the Dash Review and undergone significant restructuring. As we enter 2026, we are hearing yet again that change is afoot, so let us summarise what differences we are going to see over the next couple of years (insofar as we can predict!).