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Quality Care Group celebrate double victory

Quality Care Group celebrate double victory

Quality Care Group Celebrates Double Victory at the National Insurance Awards 2025

Recognised for Excellence in Workplace Culture and Specialist Brokerage

The Hidden Cost of CQC Ratings: Quality Care Group Looks at the Impact on Your Insurance Premiums

The Hidden Cost of CQC Ratings: Quality Care Group Looks at the Impact on Your Insurance Premiums

For care providers, a Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating is more than just a regulatory measure, it’s a powerful factor influencing operational costs, particularly when it comes to insurance. Dom Taylor, Commercial Director at Quality Care Group comments: "I’ve seen first-hand how care homes with lower CQC ratings struggle with rising premiums, while those with strong ratings benefit from more competitive rates.”

New Year Care Sector insight from Chandler & Co.

New Year Care Sector insight from Chandler & Co.

Chandler & Co. look forward to the year ahead and share their insights for the care sector.

Managing Asbestos in Your Care Home: A Guide to Safety and Insurance

Managing Asbestos in Your Care Home: A Guide to Safety and Insurance

Asbestos may seem like a problem of the past, but it remains a significant issue for care homes across the UK. Many older properties still contain asbestos, and failing to manage it properly can pose serious risks to health, safety, and compliance with regulations.

Jex Capital Allowances looks forward to 2025

Jex Capital Allowances looks forward to 2025

Welcome to Our Inaugural Edition of the Jex Capital Allowances Newsletter 

We are thrilled to launch our first newsletter in partnership with BuyACareHome and OwnACareHome, dedicated to supporting care home owners like you.

CQC's Single Assessment Framework: A Year in Review from Care 4 Quality and What Lies Ahead

CQC's Single Assessment Framework: A Year in Review from Care 4 Quality and What Lies Ahead

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) embarked on a journey to transform its assessment approach with the introduction of the Single Assessment Framework (SAF) in late 2023. The goal was clear: streamline assessments, leverage data effectively, and prioritise the experiences of those receiving care. However, the road to implementation has been less smooth than anticipated, with the first year presenting a series of challenges for both the CQC and care providers alike.