The CQC say they want to be able to speed up assessments so results for providers being assessed are available quicker and the number of providers being assessed in any given time period is greater. This is intended to mean more providers have an up-to-date CQC assessment.
Assessments started after 2 December 2024 are being done using the new approach. These reports will not include scores at evidence category level, and will only show scores for quality statements. Evidence categories will still direct how the CQC assess individual quality statements.
The CQC announcement on this change is here, we will share more information on the practical implications for practices as and when then become available.