Special Measures Report

Receiving a 'Special Measures' designation from CQC can be an incredibly stressful situation for any healthcare provider.

At Affinity Care Advisory, we recognise the urgency of this situation, and our Special Measures Support service is crafted to provide immediate, comprehensive, and tailored assistance.

How can we Help.

Step 1. Assessment

Begin with an assessment of your situation, where our team analyses the challenges you face of being in 'Special Measures.'

Step 2. Tailored support

Benefit from specialised support tailored to your needs as we offer proactive strategies to address the challenges effectively.

Step 3. Recovery

With our assistance, bounce back and demonstrate high standards of care and achieve sustainable compliance success.

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What is Special Measures?

Special Measures is a regulatory intervention by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) triggered when a care service receives consecutive 'Inadequate' ratings within six months.

This designation signifies significant concerns about care quality and initiates measures aimed at driving improvement. Consequences may include reduced income, local authority concerns, negative media coverage, and loss of consumer confidence.

For some providers, the prospect of Special Measures prompts difficult decisions, such as rapid service closure, due to potential repercussions.