Free Essential Basic Policy List
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Free Compliance Resource for Adult Social Care Providers
This document provides a comprehensive starter list of core policies expected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) under the Fundamental Standards.
It is designed to help adult social care providers quickly check whether they have the correct policy framework in place ahead of:
CQC registration
First inspection
Re-inspection or improvement planning
The list covers policies aligned to the five CQC Key Questions:Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-Led, as well as workforce and governance requirements.
What This Document Includes
A clear list of policy titles only
Coverage across domiciliary care, supported living and residential services
Policies commonly requested or reviewed during inspection
A simple reference tool to identify gaps quickly
What This Document Does Not Include
Written policy content
Evidence requirements
Audit tools or implementation guidance
CQC inspectors do not assess the existence of policies alone — they assess how policies are understood, applied and monitored in practice. This starter list provides the foundation only.
Who This Resource Is For
New providers preparing for CQC registration
Providers reviewing their compliance baseline
Managers wanting a quick gap-analysis tool
Services at early inspection-readiness stage
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