Free CQC readiness checker
Answer a few quick questions and get an instant readiness score across the five key questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — plus the areas that need attention. No sign-up needed.
Safe
Safeguarding concerns are always recorded, referred and followed up to an outcome.
All building safety certificates (fire, legionella, LOLER, gas, electrical) are current and tracked.
Risks are assessed, scored and reviewed on a regular cycle.
Accidents and incidents are logged and RIDDOR is considered every time.
Effective
Mandatory training is up to date for every member of staff.
Staff have completed the Care Certificate or an equivalent induction.
MCA and DoLS are understood and applied where they're needed.
Audits are run regularly and the findings lead to action.
Caring
People using the service (and their families) are asked for feedback regularly.
Dignity, privacy and independence are actively promoted and evidenced.
Care is personalised and people are involved in decisions about it.
Responsive
Complaints are logged, responded to and used to improve the service.
Care records reflect people's changing needs and preferences.
The service meets people's communication and accessibility needs.
Well-led
Policies are current, version-controlled and acknowledged by staff.
There's a clear audit and governance cycle that the management team owns.
Staff have regular supervisions and appraisals that are recorded.
You could produce your evidence for an inspection at short notice.
CQC readiness checker — FAQs
Is the CQC readiness checker free?
Yes — completely free, with no sign-up required to get your score. It takes a couple of minutes and gives you a readiness percentage across the five key questions plus the areas that need attention.
How is my score calculated?
You answer a short set of questions grouped under Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. Each answer scores as in place, partly in place or not in place, and Complys averages them into a per-domain and overall readiness percentage. It's an indicative self-assessment, not a formal CQC judgement.
Is this an official CQC tool?
No. It's a free self-assessment built by Complys around CQC's five key questions to help you gauge your readiness. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Care Quality Commission.
What happens to my answers?
The checker runs in your browser and your answers aren't saved unless you choose to create a free Complys account to keep your assessment and manage the evidence behind it.