For UK private dental practices
Hours go into CQC paperwork and it still isn't inspection-ready
The single assessment framework has raised the evidence bar considerably. Most dental practices now carry a compliance gap they cannot clearly see, until an inspector does.
Two minutes. Solva follows up with specific compliance support options.
- Practice managers spending evenings and weekends on CQC paperwork
- Last-minute panic and scrambling to gather evidence before an inspection
- Inconsistent or incomplete documentation across different compliance areas
- Staff confusion regarding updated CQC requirements and their roles in compliance
- Increased workload and stress for practice staff, particularly managers
- Diversion of clinical and administrative resources away from patient care
- CQC fixed penalties and potentially unlimited fines for non-compliance
- Legal fees and consultancy costs associated with enforcement actions
- Compromised patient safety due to inadequate processes or overlooked risks
- Inconsistent application of clinical governance standards
- Damage to the practice's professional standing and public trust
- Negative online reviews and word-of-mouth impacting patient acquisition
Around 85% of dental practices are found to be compliant with CQC regulations (CQC, 2024)
Frequently asked questions
Why does this problem persist?
CQC's single assessment framework has increased the compliance burden for dental practices. The combination of new evidence requirements, more frequent monitoring, and higher expectations creates a significant management overhead for small practices.
What is the cost of leaving it unaddressed?
CQC enforcement actions can result in unlimited fines and suspension of registration, leading to complete revenue loss for the duration (CQC, 2025; Dental Elite, 2023)
This is exactly what I do with UK private practices. Answer the few questions above and I'll come back personally with where to start. Paul.