Source: Care Quality Commission (CQC) published on this website Monday 9 2026 by Jill Powell
An Invitation from the CQC
Dear colleagues,
We're excited to invite you to express your interest in joining our upcoming assessment framework engagement events taking place around the country this spring.
Led by our Chief Inspectors, these all-day‑ events will bring together a diverse mix of attendees including providers, strategic stakeholders, organisations representing people who use services, and CQC colleagues.
What to expect
These sessions mark the next stage in the development of our assessment frameworks and methodology. They're designed not only to share our progress but also to continue shaping this work collaboratively with those who will use and be impacted by it.
We'll be asking for feedback on our 4 draft frameworks. Specifically, we're asking for views on whether the sector-specific frameworks will:
- guide CQC in making clearer, more transparent judgements about quality
- help providers to improve the quality of care they deliver
- align well with other regulatory or quality standards that providers use
- help to highlight the issue of inequalities in care
- reflect the range of services and sectors that we regulate across health and adult social care.
These sessions are cross sector but there will be sector specific elements throughout the day.
Why attend?
- Build stronger relationships: meet with some of your local inspectors and explore how you can work together to navigate the new frameworks smoothly and confidently.
- Expand your network: connect with other providers, exchange experiences, and share best practice insights in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Event dates and locations
Please note these will be all day events, starting at 10.30am and finishing at 4pm.
- Manchester | Tuesday 14 April
- Birmingham | Wednesday 22 April
- London | Tuesday 12 May
- Online session | Wednesday 6 May (for those unable to attend in person)
How to express your interest in attending
At this stage, we're collecting expressions of interest only. You will be notified by Tuesday 24 March if your place is confirmed.
👉 Please complete this form before Friday 20 March.
We hope you'll join us to help shape the future of our assessment approach. Your insights and experiences are vital to ensuring our frameworks work effectively for everyone.
If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch.
