Regular CQC meetings

 

C&SW senior managers meet regularly with CQC and attached is the latest set of notes from that meeting. If you have any questions (or items you would like us to take to the next meeting in February 2026) please do contact me.

Thank you

David Smallacombe, CE Care and Support West

Meeting Purpose

Introduce CQC's new regional lead and update on local care initiatives.

Key Takeaways

  • CQC's New Regional Lead: Stefan Kallee is the new Deputy Director for BNSSG & Gloucestershire, replacing Catherine Campbell.

  • Funding Blocks Key Initiatives: The "Trusted Assessors" pilot, which prevents unsafe hospital discharges, is stalled at the pilot stage due to funding confirmation delays from strategic partners (ICB/Acutes/BCC) despite clear benefits.

  • New CQC Inspection Strategy: CQC will shift from a pure risk-based model to a parallel approach, addressing both high-risk services and long-overdue inspections of rated and unrated services.

NMC Provider Support: The NMC has extended its support program to adult social care. CQC will connect CSW with the NMC to help providers navigate staffing issues and avoid unnecessary referrals; Alethea Mizen confirmed previous CSW engagement with the NMC and welcomed re-linking for updated information.

 
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