In our new monthly report, FPM looks in detail at what the CQC have reported from their GP practice inspections during November 2025. Using publicly available reports on the CQC website, we highlight some of the behaviours that won practices Outstanding ratings, and the reasons some practices were scored Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. Do you recognise any of the observations the CQC picked up, either good or bad? Do you think the CQC's findings are fair?

In our new monthly report, FPM looks in detail at what the CQC have reported from their GP practice inspections during October 2025. Using publicly available reports on the CQC website, we highlight some of the behaviours that won practices Outstanding ratings, and the reasons some practices were scored Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. Do you recognise any of the observations the CQC picked up, either good or bad? Do you think the CQC's findings are fair?

If you’re dealing with any of the following, then it might be time to rethink your approach to policies and regulatory compliance  — and bring in a system that works for you...

In our new regular report, FPM looks in detail at what the CQC have reported from their GP practice inspections during September 2025. Using publicly available reports on the CQC website, we highlight some of the behaviours that won practices Outstanding ratings, and the reasons some practices were scored Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. Do you recognise any of the observations the CQC picked up, either good or bad? Do you think the CQC's findings are fair?

The CQC recently sat down with providers in Manchester, London, Leicester, and Bristol in a series of roadshows, which they have now completed. 

The government’s new 10-year NHS plan, published on July 3rd but not coming into force until 2026, is a significant document, and one that may change the NHS and healthcare in England substantially. It may even save it from the brink of disaster, if some commentators are right. 

FPM reports on several significant announcements from the CQC in recent days. 

As we approach the festive season and things (hopefully!) begin to wind down at work, we thought we’d look back at the main events this year, and take a look at what’s in the pipeline for 2025…

On the 25th October, the embattled Care Quality Commission released their annual State of Care report for 2023/24. It drew some interesting conclusions, and some worrying observations, though nothing that will surprise those familiar with the issues that beset the health and care sectors.

The Dash Report, a comprehensive review of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), was recently published in full. Its findings call for reform, highlighting significant operational challenges, credibility issues and concerns with the Single Assessment Framework (SAF).