CQC update for primary medical and dental services

An update on CQC's regulatory approach

The independent regulator of health and social care in England Update from CQC A regular update for providers and professionals working in primary medical and dental services 27 January 2022 An update on our regulatory approach I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued hard work over the busy winter period. In December, in response to rising Covid-19 numbers and the fact that many of you were involved in the booster vaccination programme, we postponed inspections of some services. Throughout December and January we continued to inspect where we had evidence of risk to life or very serious harm. Considering the current situation – including the easing of restrictions across the country – we have reviewed and updated our regulatory approach. From 1 February we will now also inspect where there is evidence that people are at risk of harm. While our priority always remains to keep people safe we are also focused on ensuring that our approach remains appropriate and proportionate. We will also inspect where a focus on the urgent and emergency care system will help us understand the pressures, where local or national support is needed, and share good practice to drive improvement. I know that we have a shared goal to deliver safe, good quality care, and I look forward to continuing working with you towards this. We'll also continue to work in partnership with you and your representatives to ensure our approach is right and proportionate.  You can read the full statement on our updated regulatory approach via the link below. Dr Rosie Benneyworth Chief Inspector Primary Medical Services and Integrated Care Read the full statement Ethnic minority-led GP practices: impact and experience of CQC regulation CQC has published its findings from its report into the impact and experience of CQC regulation on ethnic minority-led GP practices. While the limited data within the health and care system meant that it was not possible to establish any relationship between ethnicity of practice leadership and ratings, this work has identified contextual factors which can disproportionately affect ethnic minority-led practices and their ability to demonstrate how they provide good care. Read the report Have you heard? Listen to our latest podcasts: Ethnic minority-led GP practices: impact and experience of CQC regulation In this podcast we discuss the findings and recommendations of the CQC's GP Inequalities Project, which looked into the concern that GPs from an ethnic minority background receive poorer CQC ratings or outcomes. Reducing health inequalities in areas of deprivation We are joined by special guest Dr Farzana Hussain to discuss the CQC's Regulators' Pioneer Fund Project, which is looking at reducing health inequalities in areas of deprivation through better regulatory recognition and the sharing of best practice. GP practices and the impact of health inequalities Joined by Dr Bola Olowabi, Director of Health Inequalities at NHS England and Improvement, we discuss what we mean by health inequalities, why it's so important to focus on them in health and social care, and the role of providers, systems and regulators in addressing them. Listen to podcasts Because we all care 19th January 2022 saw the return of our 'Because We All Care Campaign' to encourage more people to speak up and feedback about their or a loved one's care. Jointly developed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Healthwatch England, it initially launched in July 2020. The campaign has already resulted in over 50,000 people sharing their experiences. Information which has helped inform how CQC regulates services, as well as the recommendations Healthwatch has made at a national and local level to professionals about service improvements. If you're able to we would appreciate your support for the campaign using a stakeholder toolkit. This toolkit includes a range of materials to help you support this important campaign through your communication channels. Stakeholder Toolkit How we monitor, inspect and regulate primary care dental services We have updated our information about on-site visits for primary care dental services. Site visits give us an opportunity to talk to people using your services, your staff and other professionals, to find out about their experiences. They allow us to review how you deliver care and to see how people's needs are identified and managed, both within and between services. Site visits can be announced or unannounced. Read more detail NHS Chief Sustainability Officer's Clinical Fellow Scheme The NHS Chief Sustainability Officer's Clinical Fellow Scheme offers clinicians with a passion for sustainability a unique opportunity to help build a greener NHS and improve health now and for generations to come. Successful candidates will step out of clinical practice for 12 months to work with NHS senior leaders and teams on key projects that will accelerate progress towards a net zero health service, while strengthening their leadership and management skills. The scheme welcomes applications from allied health professionals, dentists, doctors in training, healthcare scientists, nurses, midwives, and pharmacists from across the UK.  Apply by 23 February 2022.  The scheme is sponsored by NHS England/Improvement and managed by the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management (FMLM). Find out more Other news Earwax removal treatments - do you need to register? From 1 April 2022 all individuals undertaking CQC regulated activities in England must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The deadline for people to receive their first vaccination is 3 February 2022.

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