Is this an official CQC tool?

No. It is an informal admin self-check and has no connection to the Care Quality Commission.

Does a high score mean I will pass an inspection?

No. It is not a guarantee, a prediction or regulatory advice. Inspections assess the service itself against the regulator's own framework.

Where should I keep this evidence?

Anywhere consistent and dated. The care home toolkit gives you structured logs for training, documents, policies and audits.

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CQC Readiness Calculator

A practical self-check on the paperwork side of running a care service. Answer honestly on records, training, policies, recruitment files and audits, and see which areas of your administration look thin.

Care plans are current and reviewed on a set schedule
Staff training matrix is up to date with renewal dates
Recruitment files hold references and right to work checks
Policies carry review dates and have been reviewed this year
Medication records and audits are completed and filed
Incidents and accidents are logged with follow up actions
Complaints and compliments are recorded with outcomes
Maintenance, fire and equipment checks are logged
Supervision and appraisal records are current for all staff
Residents and families are asked for feedback and it is recorded

Admin readiness score: 50%
Areas fully in place: 0
Gaps to close: 0

Estimate only, not financial or regulatory advice. This is an estimate only, provided for general guidance. It is not tax, accounting, financial or legal advice. Check any figures with a qualified professional before relying on them.

This self-check is for internal admin planning only. It is not a CQC assessment, not a guarantee of any inspection outcome, and not regulatory, clinical or legal advice.

How it works

Each area is answered as in place, partly in place, or not in place.
Answers are scored and totalled into a percentage readiness figure.
Areas answered as not in place are listed back as an action list.
Nothing is submitted or stored: the check runs in your browser.

Worked UK example

A small residential home has current care plans and a full training matrix, partial policy reviews, and no recorded medication audits.

Records and care plans: in place.
Training matrix: in place.
Policy review dates: partly in place.
Medication audit records: not in place.

A middling score with one clear gap: audit evidence, which is an admin task rather than a service change.

Understanding your result

A weak score points at record keeping, not at the quality of care your team gives. Most of the gaps this check surfaces are closed by keeping a consistent, dated record of things you already do. Use the output as an internal action list and discuss anything substantive with your registered manager or a professional adviser.

Frequently asked questions

Is this an official CQC tool?: No. It is an informal admin self-check and has no connection to the Care Quality Commission.
Does a high score mean I will pass an inspection?: No. It is not a guarantee, a prediction or regulatory advice. Inspections assess the service itself against the regulator's own framework.
Where should I keep this evidence?: Anywhere consistent and dated. The care home toolkit gives you structured logs for training, documents, policies and audits.

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