CQC Weekly
We continue to review the press releases and news updates issued by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with the aim of helping the public understand what the regulator is trying to communicate through its weekly announcements.
News
The CQC has restarted ratings for local authority adult social care after more than a decade. With a target of assessing all 153 councils by March 2026, we take a closer look at the progress so far.
CQC Monthly
In August 2025, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) issued 58 press releases in total, with 12 specifically relating to care homes. The picture was heavily towards enforcement and poor ratings, with only one home highlighted positively.
Opinion
This article builds on a conversation I started on LinkedIn, where former inspectors, consultants, and care colleagues shared their reflections. These are my personal thoughts from years of working in the care sector.
CQC
The purpose of this analysis is to explore how the outcomes published in the official dataset compare with those highlighted in press releases, and to consider what criteria might be guiding these choices.
CQC Monthly
In July, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) issued 51 press releases covering services across England.