Achieve the Inspection Rating You Deserve
We provide expert mock inspections and compliance support for care services across the UK. Whether you're regulated by CQC, Ofsted, or the Scottish Care Inspectorate, we ensure you're fully prepared to demonstrate excellence.
Who Our Inspection Support Is For
Our services are designed for any UK care provider who wants to proactively manage their compliance and be fully prepared for any regulatory inspection.
Proactive Providers Aiming for 'Outstanding'
You're currently rated 'Good' and want to understand what it takes to achieve the highest rating. Our mock inspections identify areas of existing excellence and highlight clear opportunities for improvement.
Providers Facing an Upcoming Inspection
You have an inspection on the horizon and need an objective, expert assessment of your readiness. We provide a real-world simulation to eliminate surprises and give your team the confidence to shine.
Services Needing to Improve Their Rating
You've received a 'Requires Improvement' or 'Inadequate' rating and need a clear, actionable plan to get back on track. We help you address the regulator's concerns and implement effective, lasting changes.
New Services Preparing for Their First Inspection
You've recently registered your service and want to ensure you meet all regulatory standards from day one, setting a strong foundation for a future 'Good' or 'Outstanding' rating.
Key Areas of Inspection Scrutiny
A successful inspection hinges on demonstrating excellence across a few core areas. Our support is structured to ensure you have robust evidence and confident teams, no matter whether your regulator is CQC, Ofsted, or the Care Inspectorate.
Effective Leadership and Governance
Regulators look for strong leadership and clear governance systems. We help you evidence your oversight processes, risk management strategies, and the positive culture embedded in your service.
Safe and Person-Centred Care
Your service must be both safe and tailored to individual needs. We review and strengthen your safeguarding, medication management, care planning, and choice-led practices to demonstrate compliance and quality.
A Competent and Supported Workforce
Regulators will scrutinise how you recruit, train, supervise, and support your staff. We ensure you can evidence a workforce that is skilled, supported, and consistently delivering high-quality care.
Robust Evidence and Documentation
Outstanding care must be backed up with outstanding records. We help you maintain up-to-date policies, accurate documentation, and organised evidence, including structured support for the CQC Single Assessment Framework (SAF) and equivalent frameworks.
Our Inspection & Compliance Services
We offer a range of services to help you prepare for your inspection and embed a culture of continuous improvement. Choose the support that best fits your service's needs and goals.
A full, on-site inspection that simulates the real thing. We assess your service against the latest regulatory framework (CQC, Ofsted, or CI), interview your staff, review your evidence, and provide a detailed feedback report.
The SAF is a critical part of your inspection. We work with you to complete it accurately and effectively, ensuring it truly reflects the quality of your service and is supported by strong evidence.
Whether following a mock inspection with us or a real one from the regulator, we help you create a clear and effective action plan to address any identified areas for improvement and drive positive change.
If you need to focus on a particular area, such as 'Safe' or 'Well-led,' we can conduct a deep-dive audit into a specific domain to help you strengthen your evidence and processes.
Need to focus on a specific area such as Safe or Well-led? We conduct deep-dive audits against individual quality statements to help you strengthen processes and evidence where it matters most.
For continuous improvement, we provide remote quality assurance packages — available monthly or as one-off reviews. These ensure your service maintains compliance, identifies risks early, and is always inspection-ready.
Process
Our Inspection Preparation Process
Our process is designed to be thorough, collaborative, and constructive, giving you a clear path from assessment to improvement.
Phase 1: Scoping & Planning
We begin with a detailed discussion to understand your service, your specific concerns, and your goals. We then schedule the on-site visit and plan the logistics to ensure a smooth and undisruptive process for your team and service users.
Phase 2: On-Site Mock Inspection
Our expert consultant conducts a comprehensive inspection that mirrors your regulator's approach. This includes speaking with staff and service users, reviewing care plans and documentation, and observing daily practices to get a complete picture of your service.
Phase 3: Detailed Feedback & Reporting
Immediately following the visit, we provide high-level verbal feedback to your leadership team. This is followed by a detailed written report that clearly outlines our findings, highlighting areas of good practice and identifying specific areas for improvement.
Phase 4: Action Planning & Support
A report is only useful if it leads to positive change. We work with you to create a clear, prioritised action plan to address every finding and can provide ongoing support to help you implement the necessary changes effectively.
Testimonials
Trusted by New Care Business Owners Across the UK
We're proud to have helped so many passionate professionals launch their dream business. Here's what a few of our recent partners have to say about our support.
" We really appreciated the feedback from Yahir. A lot of positive changes have been made following the mock inspection. I feel much more confident and people in the work place benefit from this. The service users are benefiting from positive changes. Thank you. "
Rose
" We had our Mock CQC inspection completed by Amreen, who was professional throughout the meeting and clearly knowledgeable. The structure of the inspection was very effective and informative. We received the report the next day detailing all areas of improvement. Excellent service! We are still yet to explore more of the services Team Compliance Consultants have to offer. "
Melissa Moyo
" I had 2 days audit done with Sarah this week, she is an absolute diamond, she talked me through areas I lacked and explained ways I can improve them to ensure I can show my company is well led. Sarah also helped me get in touch with commissioners in hope to build relationships with those local to me. I plan to continue working with Sarah and Kerry who have both been a god send at a very delicate time! I can't thank you both enough for the support you have given and in such short notice too! I'm looking forward to working with you to help my company become a better care provider in 2024. "
Chrissie Glean
FAQs
FAQs about CQC mock inspections
Straight answers so you know exactly what to expect. If you need anything else, book a mock inspection call.
How is a mock inspection different from the real thing?
Our mock inspection closely simulates the methodology of a real one, but its purpose is entirely supportive. It's a safe, confidential environment to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement without the pressure or consequences of an official rating.
How long does the on-site visit take and will it disrupt our service?
A typical on-site visit lasts one to two days, depending on the size and complexity of your service. We design the process to be as undisruptive as possible, mirroring the flow of a real inspection to assess your service in its normal operational state.
Who will be conducting our mock inspection?
Our inspections are conducted by highly experienced consultants. Many are former CQC inspectors or have decades of senior management experience in regulated care services, ensuring you get credible, expert feedback.
What happens if you find significant areas for improvement?
This is a positive outcome, as it allows you to fix issues before the regulator finds them. Our report will provide a clear, prioritised action plan, and we can offer further support to help your team address every finding constructively and effectively.
We are regulated by Ofsted / Care Inspectorate. Is your process still relevant?
Yes, absolutely. Our consultants have specific expertise in the regulatory frameworks for Ofsted and the Scottish Care Inspectorate. The entire mock inspection is tailored to the specific standards, methodology, and focus areas of your service's unique regulator.