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01 / SERVICE OVERVIEW

Interview preparation

Know your service. Explain it with confidence.

CQC may interview applicants and managers as part of registration assessment. Preparation helps you explain your real arrangements clearly; it cannot replace the knowledge, experience or suitability CQC assesses.

02 / REGULATORY CONTEXT

Know what matters.
Prepare with purpose.

What your service needs to address

  1. Be ready to explain the proposed service and your responsibilities
  2. Understand how your policies will work in everyday practice
  3. Respond accurately to questions and requests for further evidence

Make the work useful

CQC may interview applicants and managers as part of registration assessment. Preparation helps you explain your real arrangements clearly; it cannot replace the knowledge, experience or suitability CQC assesses. The agreed work must reflect what your team actually does, with clear ownership and evidence of implementation.

Consultancy supports your responsibilities; it does not transfer them.

Official guidance and references

Sources reviewed 29 October 2026. Check the linked guidance for changes and the detail relevant to your service.

CQC: assessing your application ↗CQC: register as a provider ↗

03 / OUR SOLUTION & SERVICE

Your requirements.
A practical plan of support.

01 / AGREED SUPPORT

Understand your service

Agree role-specific preparation around your service and application

02 / AGREED SUPPORT

Prepare the work

Use practice questions to explore your understanding and identify gaps

03 / AGREED SUPPORT

Review together

Give feedback and agree topics for further preparation

04 / WHO DOES WHAT

Clear responsibilities.

What will we do?

  • ✓Agree role-specific preparation around your service and application
  • ✓Use practice questions to explore your understanding and identify gaps
  • ✓Give feedback and agree topics for further preparation

What we need from you?

  • →Your application, Statement of Purpose and relevant policies
  • →Details of your role, experience and CQC correspondence
  • →Time to practise and address the gaps discussed
  • →Accurate answers, access to the relevant people and timely review and approval.

05 / OUR PROCESS & CLIENT JOURNEY

Our process.
Your client journey.

  1. 01

    Understand & agree

    We discuss your service, existing work and priorities, then agree deliverables, fees and timescales.

  2. 02

    Prepare together

    Your named contact coordinates the information and agreed work, with WhatsApp access for questions.

  3. 03

    Review & refine

    You check factual accuracy and decisions. We make the agreed amendments and identify anything still needed.

  4. 04

    Finalise & move forward

    We hand over the agreed work and explain the next actions, ownership and any continuing support.

Preparation dates depend on the agreed scope and receiving your information. Any CQC assessment or decision has a separate timescale.

06 / WHY CHOOSE 360COMPLIANCE

Expertise you can trust.
Support at every step.

Experienced people, a clear plan and practical support. We take care of the agreed compliance work, so you can focus on your service.

Meet 360Compliance
HAPPY CLIENTS

Supporting care and healthcare providers

Practical registration and compliance support, shaped around each client’s service.

Meet our clients
EXPERIENCE

Founder’s healthcare experience since 2008

Experience across healthcare management and CQC consultancy informs the practical guidance we provide.

ESTABLISHED

360Compliance established in 2016

Specialist support for CQC registration, policies, governance and inspection preparation, brought together in one place.

YOUR POINT OF CONTACT

Dedicated application manager

A named manager coordinates your registration package and keeps your next steps clear.

START TO FINISH

End-to-end support

From planning and document preparation to review and interview readiness, we deliver your agreed support.

STAY CONNECTED

WhatsApp access for every client

Stay in touch with our team for questions, updates and guidance as your work progresses.

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BUILT AROUND YOU

Tailored to your service

Preparation reflects your service model, with suitable existing documents built into the plan.

CLARITY FROM DAY ONE

Clear scope, fees & next steps

We agree deliverables, responsibilities and costs before work begins, so you know what to expect.

OUR CLIENTS

Care and healthcare.
Experience across the sector.

A selection of organisations we’ve worked with. Select a linked logo to visit their website in a new tab.

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07 / SUPPORT & FEES

Pick support based on your needs.
Pay only for the scope you choose.

Keep suitable work you already have. Choose a focused service or combine support around your priorities. We confirm deliverables, fees, VAT and any ongoing term before you commit.

Choose the level of support to discuss
Your needsFocused supportCombined support
Best suited toA defined gap or individual taskSeveral connected requirements
ScopeOne agreed service or reviewA tailored combination of services
Existing documentsSuitable documents retainedSuitable documents retained
Point of contact & WhatsAppIncluded during agreed workIncluded during agreed work
FeesConfirmed against your scopeItemised quote; terms agreed first

Service prices

What you see is what you pay. All prices include VAT. Any optional extras or separately listed charges are agreed with you before you commit.

Choose the option that fits your service. All prices include VAT. A full breakdown is provided at checkout.

Fees and options
Service optionPrice incl. VATBilling & details
Q&A preparation£720One-off
Q&A + video preparation call£840One-off
Q&A + office meeting£960One-off
Q&A + meeting at your premises£1,200One-off

Fees cover our agreed consultancy support. Any regulator fees or additional work are confirmed separately. Tell us which option you need when booking your consultation.

08 / LET’S TALK

Turn the next question
into a clear next step.

Know your service. Explain it with confidence. Tell us what you are planning, what is already in place and where you need help. We’ll discuss a suitable scope before you choose your support.

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Your Compliance, Our Expertise, Zero Compromise.