CQC’s own data shows ~70% of community social-care providers lack a current rating; uninspected locations grew 64% in 14 months. CQC is targeting 9,000 assessments by September 2026 — about 500/month across all sectors. For home-care alone, the backlog grows faster than throughput.
Sources: Homecare Association (Apr 2026), DHSC operational-effectiveness review (2014–2024), CQC March 2026 update.
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