Health Check | Episode 5 | CQC 2.0: Numbers, No Nonsense and Neighbourhood Care
Peter Rudd‑Clarke and Alice Babbington discuss how the NHS Long Term Plan is reshaping CQC regulation. They cover extended enforcement timeframes, rapid‑response versus routine inspections, new workforce standards, and a shift to data‑led oversight with AI‑driven early warnings. They also explore neighbourhood care models and how these could relieve pressure on NHS services, with implications for investors and providers.