IN THIS GUIDE
Define the service
Make evidence service-specific
Build a preparation plan
Keep responsibility clear
Define the service
Clarify the proposed activities, locations and who will be responsible. Use CQC’s current guidance for the relevant service instead of assuming every care provider has the same requirements.
Make evidence service-specific
Policies and operating arrangements need to fit the service. A generic document may require substantive work before it is useful to the provider.
Build a preparation plan
List the required work, evidence owners and dependencies. Track actions that affect operational readiness, rather than focusing only on the date a form can be submitted.
Keep responsibility clear
The applicant retains responsibility for its service and evidence. Consultancy can support preparation but cannot promise the regulator’s decision or timetable.