Free CQC Templates, Checklists & Compliance Resources
Access a range of expert-drafted templates and compliance tools designed to help health and social care providers meet CQC requirements with confidence. These resources are based on over 12 years of regulatory experience and practical inspection insight.
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Practical CQC Resources You Can Actually Use
Navigating CQC compliance shouldn't be a source of stress. These resources have been developed to provide health and social care providers with the practical tools needed to demonstrate quality and safety. Combining over 12 years of regulatory oversight experience with a deep understanding of primary care challenges, each template and checklist is designed to translate complex regulations into actionable, everyday processes that your team can follow with confidence.
Free Fire Safety Log Book
Ensure your practice remains compliant with the latest fire safety regulations. This comprehensive log book is specifically designed for primary care and healthcare settings, providing a clear structure for tracking all essential fire safety checks and maintenance.
- Fire Alarm System Checks
- Emergency Lighting Tests
- Fire Extinguisher Inspections
- Staff Training & Evacuation Drills
- Fire Door & Exit Route Inspections
Free Healthcare Fire Risk Assessment Template
Download a comprehensive fire risk assessment template developed specifically for healthcare premises in England. It provides a structured framework for identifying hazards, considering people at risk, reviewing existing fire precautions and producing a prioritised action plan.
The template is suitable as a starting point for GP practices, dental practices, clinics, health centres, outpatient services and other non-complex healthcare premises.
- Editable Word and printable PDF versions
- Healthcare-specific hazards and evacuation considerations
- Fire safety training requirements
- Likelihood and consequence risk matrix
- Prioritised action plan and review record
- References to the Fire Safety Order, HSE guidance and relevant Firecode guidance, including HTM 05-03
More Free CQC Resources
CQC New Assessment Framework Checklist
A comprehensive breakdown of the quality statements and evidence categories CQC now uses to assess services.
Mock Inspection Site Walkthrough Guide
Step-by-step instructions on how to conduct your own site walkthrough to identify compliance risks.
Registered Manager Interview Prep Set
A set of practice questions and guidance notes to prepare for the fit and proper person interview.
CQC Statement of Purpose Template
A refined template for creating a compliant and descriptive Statement of Purpose for registration.
A Template Can't Tell You What an Inspector Might Find
Templates and checklists can help you organise your compliance systems, but every service is different. If you're preparing for a CQC inspection, applying for registration or concerned about compliance within your service, I can provide independent support based on more than 12 years of experience inspecting services for CQC.
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Want to Know Where Your Practice Stands?
Templates are a useful starting point, but they can't identify the risks specific to your service. If you'd like an experienced former CQC inspector to review your practice, I offer mock inspections, registration support and practical compliance advice for primary care providers.