Independent audit support · England

CQC audits for domiciliary care.

An independent check of your care records, medicines and staff files. You receive a written report explaining what needs attention and what to do next.

The work, timing and price are agreed with you before the audit starts.

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GR SAFI CARE SOLUTIONSFictional example
Sample audit report

Care records review

01
FindingCare plans have not kept up with changing needs.

Two of five plans in the sample need updating.

02
Recommended actionUpdate the plans and check that staff follow them.

Agree who will do this, set a date and record the follow-up.

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15+ yearsExperience in management and quality systemsCareer history
MBAAnglia Ruskin University, UKQualifications
ISO 9001Lead-auditor training with SGSTraining details
IndependentNot affiliated with CQC. No rating guarantees.Working standards

Services and guide prices

Choose a review of one area or a wider audit of your service. The final price depends on the work agreed.

£650–£1,250

CQC compliance audit

A wider review of leadership, care records, medicines, staff files and improvement work.

Whole-service audit details
£275–£650

Care records and risk assessments

Check that assessments, care plans and daily notes reflect each person's needs and risks.

Care-record review details
£225–£550

Medicines and spot checks

Review medicines records, staff competence and the day-to-day practice agreed for observation.

Medicines review details
£300–£750

Staff files and data protection

Check recruitment, training, supervision and the way personal information is handled.

Staff and data review details
Ghulam Rasul Safi
Ghulam Rasul SafiIndependent compliance consultant in London
About the consultant

Ghulam Rasul Safi

Mr Safi has more than 15 years of professional experience in management, quality systems, consultancy and university teaching.

He now helps domiciliary care providers check their records and working practices, understand the gaps and plan improvements. He is based in London, with support elsewhere in England considered by agreement.

About Mr Safi

Your audit report

Your report explains what was checked, what was found and what needs to happen next. This sample shows the format using fictional details, with no client information or CQC judgement.

  • Records and practice reviewed
  • Good practice and gaps in the evidence
  • Actions in order of urgency
  • Who is responsible and when to follow up

How an audit works

01

Agree the work

Discuss your concerns and agree the records, timing and price.

02

Review

Check the agreed records and observe practice where included.

03

Receive your report

See the findings, supporting evidence and recommended actions.

04

Follow up

Use the action plan. Further support or a repeat audit can be arranged.

See the complete audit process

Try the free readiness check

Answer 15 questions to see which areas may need attention. It takes about five minutes, and your answers stay on your device.

No sign-up required. This is not a CQC score or rating prediction.
Regulatory update · checked 3 September 2026

What is changing in CQC assessment?

Understand what applies now and what is still being tested.

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Need help with an audit?

Describe your service and your main concern. Mr Safi will suggest a suitable review. Please leave out names and personal details of people receiving care.