Mock CQC Inspections

Experienced, inspection-style reviews to help your service prepare with clarity, confidence and a practical plan for improvement.

Prepare for your next CQC assessment or inspection with an independent review that provides candid feedback, clear priorities and practical next steps.

Our mock CQC inspections are informed by relevant regulations, CQC’s published assessment approach and applicable sector guidance. We review key areas such as leadership oversight, people’s experiences, evidence, records and day-to-day practice to help you understand what is working well, where potential risks may exist and what may require further attention.

Whether you want to maintain strong practice, prepare for an upcoming assessment or respond to emerging compliance concerns, we provide structured, independent challenge to help you plan your next steps with greater confidence.

Experienced support when inspection readiness matters

Our mock CQC inspections are delivered by experienced professionals, including former inspectors, senior care leaders and clinicians, depending on the requirements and scope of the review.

We tailor the review to your service type, circumstances and areas of concern. This can help you identify strengths, uncover gaps and focus leadership attention where it is most needed.

You will receive an independent and practical assessment designed to support improvement, strengthen inspection readiness and help your team feel better prepared for future regulatory scrutiny.

Call: 0330 133 3002

Email: enquiries@delphi.care

Speak to our team to discuss the appropriate scope for your mock CQC inspection.

Professional mock CQC inspection workspace showing inspection readiness planning, evidence file, compliance documentation and quality improvement resources to help care providers prepare for CQC inspections.

What does our mock CQC inspection service include?

Inspection-style review

We review your service against relevant regulations, CQC’s published assessment approach and applicable sector guidance, with the scope agreed before the review begins.

Indicative findings

We highlight areas of strength, potential risks and areas where practice, evidence or leadership oversight may require further attention.

Evidence and records review

We review an agreed sample of relevant documentation, governance systems and records to identify how effectively they support compliance, assurance and inspection readiness.

Operational observations

Where appropriate and within the agreed scope, we observe practice to understand how policies, systems and leadership arrangements are operating in practice.

Clear action plan

You receive practical recommendations and prioritised actions to help leaders focus on the most important areas for improvement.

Team readiness

The process can help managers and staff understand what may be expected during an assessment or inspection and where further preparation may be needed.

Leadership insight

We help leaders understand how their service may be viewed during regulatory scrutiny and where management attention should be prioritised.

Follow-up improvement support

Where required, we can help you turn the findings into clearer actions, stronger assurance and more consistent improvement.

Our service is more than consultancy. It is a practical partnership focused on helping you prepare, improve and respond with greater confidence.

Speak to our team about the right level of mock inspection support for your service.

Prepare for regulatory scrutiny with greater clarity and confidence

Realistic preparation

A structured mock inspection helps your team understand the assessment process and identify where further preparation or improvement may be needed.

Actionable insights

We do not simply identify concerns. We provide practical recommendations that help your team prioritise and manage improvement.

Experienced specialists

Our team includes former inspectors, clinicians and senior care leaders with extensive operational and regulatory experience.

Support beyond the visit

Where required, we can continue to support improvement planning, action tracking and wider quality assurance following the review.

Recent feedback from our clients.

Our Institute of Medical Imaging and Visualisation team found your knowledgeable and timely services extremely helpful in successfully securing our CQC registration. Thank you for all the help.

Bournemouth University

"Sarah McCormack's approach to measuring compliance against the current CQC methodology is exemplary. Sarah has a wealth of knowledge and understanding about the complexities of adult social care and demonstrated this throughout her visit and her different conversations with our staff team.

She was friendly, communicated well and actively listened to all of our team during her recent assessment of one of our services. She was clear about the information she needed, was coaching and supportive in her feedback and most importantly spent time with our residents to understand a 'day in their lives' of living in one of our services.

Staff felt confident to be able to speak with Sarah throughout the visit and I firmly believe that her approach will have boosted our team's confidence to be able to speak with a CQC inspector when they visit."

Lucy Bland

Head of Regulation and Compliance

Rotherwood Healthcare

"I am delighted to inform you that following our recent inspection, a recommendation for an 'Outstanding' rating has been submitted to the panel. This remarkable achievement would not have been possible without the exceptional services provided by Delphi Care Solutions.

Your team's expertise and unwavering support have been instrumental in guiding us through this journey. We are deeply grateful for the dedication and professionalism that Delphi Care has consistently demonstrated. Thank you once again for your invaluable assistance."

Nqabutho Sibanda

Director

Elborough Care Services

"I am now registered with the CQC. Thanks again for all the help, support and wonderful service. I will be recommending you to all my colleagues in the future. Sean was a great help. He made the whole process smooth and painless. Highly recommended."

Dr Israar Ul-Haq MRCP, MRCGP

The Private GP (Walsall)

"We provide housing and support for adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs, with many of our services registered with the CQC.

In December 2024, we commissioned Delphi to carry out a mock CQC inspection across one registration covering four services. The inspection was led by an experienced ex-CQC inspector, resulting in a thorough report rated using CQC methodology.

We received a detailed action plan, and the whole process was professional, insightful, and highly valuable. We found the service extremely helpful and would highly recommend it."