CQC Domiciliary Care

The Hidden Risk of Infrequent CQC Inspections

According to recent news, nearly 60% of domiciliary care services in England haven’t been inspected in over four years. This raises significant concern, as many providers may be operating with outdated or incomplete risk assessments.

What This Means for Providers

Domiciliary care involves high-touch, high-risk services delivered in uncontrolled home environments. The absence of up-to-date assessments could result in:
- Inadequate fire evacuation planning for staff and clients
- Unmonitored water systems (e.g., in supported living) posing Legionella risks
- Failure to identify Health & Safety hazards such as faulty hoists or trip hazards
- Missed opportunities to ensure accessibility in clients’ homes

These failings could result in reputational damage, increased monitoring, and the loss of contracts. Or in extreme cases enforcement action like restrictions or cancellation of registration.

How The HSRA Can Help Domiciliary Care Providers

HSRA can help domiciliary care services meet their CQC responsibilities even between inspections: Our expert consultants will carry out a thorough review of your current policies, procedures, and operational documentation to identify gaps and bring everything in line with the latest CQC regulations. These services include:

- Fire Risk Assessment: for office bases and client home fire plans
- Legionella Risk Assessment: where carers handle personal care and water use
- Health & Safety Risk Assessment: covering PPE, manual handling, infection control

Infrequent inspections don’t reduce your responsibility, they increase your liability. The HSRA’s support ensures you remain audit-ready year-round.

Book a Compliance Consultation with HSRA Today and Ensure Your Documentation Meets CQC Standards

Failing to meet CQC requirements can have serious consequences. At HSRA, we specialise in helping domiciliary care providers prepare for inspections with confidence. 

Whether you’re responding to a recent inspection or preparing proactively, our tailored compliance consultations cover:

• Up-to-date care plans and risk assessments
  
• Robust safeguarding and whistleblowing procedures
  
• Staff training records and supervision logs
  
• Incident reporting and quality assurance documentation
  
• Evidence of person-centred care and service user involvement
  

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Schedule your consultation with The HSRA today and take the first step toward a fully compliant, inspection-ready service.