CQC INSPECTION PREPARATION

CQC Mock Inspection Questions

100+ questions CQC inspectors actually ask — with model answers tailored to your service type. Prepare your registered manager and staff for what's coming.

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100+ Mock Questions

Covering all 5 key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. Questions for managers, staff, and people using the service.

Model Answers

Each question includes guidance on what inspectors are looking for and how to structure your response with specific examples.

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Questions and answers customised for care homes, domiciliary care, supported living, or your specific service type.

Sample Questions by Category

Here are 15 sample questions from our full pack. The complete version includes 100+ questions with detailed model answers tailored to your service.

Safe

Effective

Caring

Responsive

Well-led

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CQC Mock Inspection Questions

What's in the Full Question Pack

100+ Mock Questions

Model Answers

Tailored to Your Service

Sample Questions by Category

Safe

How do you ensure that safeguarding concerns are identified and reported promptly?

Can you walk me through how you manage medication errors when they occur?

How do you assess and manage risks for people with complex needs?

Effective

How do you ensure staff have the training and competencies they need?

How do you work with other healthcare professionals to meet people's needs?

How do you ensure people's nutrition and hydration needs are met?

Caring

How do you ensure people are treated with dignity and respect?

How do you involve people in decisions about their care?

Can you give an example of how you've supported someone's emotional wellbeing?

Responsive

How do you ensure care plans reflect people's current needs and preferences?

How do you handle complaints and what do you learn from them?

How do you support people at the end of their life?

Well-led

How do you ensure there is a positive and open culture in the service?

What quality assurance systems do you have in place?

How do you ensure the service continuously improves?

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