Skills for Care and The Outstanding Society have co-produced the latest edition of the GO Guide. It’s available as a free online resource for registered manager members and as a print edition for others.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have now introduced the biggest changes to inspection in almost a decade with the Single Assessment Framework. All adult social care services will be assessed by the CQC to ensure the quality of care complies with the new framework.
The GO Guide: Single Assessment Framework edition is aimed at frontline managers and those supporting regulated services and advises how you can deliver Good or Outstanding rated care. The guide is designed to help you build confidence in being ready for CQC assessment and empower your managers, staff, and service users to be ready to celebrate what you do.
Spanning 300 pages of insights and practical advice, the guide helps you and your teams recognise your strengths and prepare to showcase them to the CQC. It also helps you identify potential gaps that may affect your rating, ensuring you are fully prepared for assessment.
Guide highlights
- What’s expected for each Key Question and Quality Statement
- How to engage your teams, service users, and stakeholders in preparation for assessment
- Practical ways to gather evidence and showcase your service meets or exceeds CQC expectations
- Insights into CQC ratings and what distinguishes services at different levels
- Access to 34 downloadable checklists tailored to each Quality Statement for thorough preparation
Please note: the new guide replaces the 2018 print edition.
Get your copy today!
When you purchase the print edition of the GO Guide, you'll also receive access to the online PDF version and multiple downloadable checklists. These resources can be easily incorporated into your wider CQC assessment and quality assurance processes, helping streamline your preparation and ensure success.
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What the CQC are looking for is the evidence that what you do is having an impact on the quality of life for the person. So, explain what the change is, why was it needed, how we did it, and the impact.
Sanjay Dhrona, Managing Director
The Close Care Home Non-Executive Director, The Outstanding Society
Bulk print orders
If you would like to purchase multiple copies of the GO Guide for your service, these can be purchased at a reduced rate.
Non members
10 copies or more is £31.50 per copy.
- 10 copies = £315
- 25 copies = £787.50
- 50 copies = £1575
Registered manager members
10 copies or more is £24.75 per copy.
- 10 copies = £247.50
- 25 copies = £618.75
- 50 copies = £1237.50
Skills for Care registered manager members
Our members enjoy automatic access to the online PDF version of the GO Guide and downloadable checklists. Simply log in to access these valuable resources.
For just £35 a year, registered manager members can unlock a wide range of additional resources and professional development opportunities. Learn more about becoming a member.