Abi Spence

Abi has worked for and with Government agencies relevant to social care for the past 12+ years. Primarily with the Department of Health, Social Services Inspectorate, Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) and since its inception the Care Quality Commission (CQC). As part of this long involvement Abi has developed a wide and detailed understanding of relevant issues and has worked closely with stakeholders such as people that use services, carers, providers, local government, the Department of Health, Ofsted and the Audit Commission.

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Taking a CQC Registered Service rated Inadequate and making it Good!

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A New Mental Health Act – Progress So Far

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Part 4: Steps to CQC Registering as a new Provider: The site visit

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Part 3 – Pathway to CQC Registration – Your CQC application has travelled a long way, are you ready for your Registered Manager Fit Person Interview?

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Pathway to CQC Registration – Part 2 A Brief Guide from Submission to first glance by a Registration Inspector

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CQC Guidance for Financial Viability Now Available

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CQC Slips In Another Change to the Process – Wheel Out The Statement of Financial Viability

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Pathway to CQC Registration – Part 1: A Brief Guide from Before the Application to when it Reaches a Registration Inspector

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