Care Inspections UK (CIUK), the UK’s only accredited inspection body for care, has launched a new pay-as-you-go inspection service designed to help providers strengthen quality, performance, risk management and regulatory outcomes amid increasing financial pressures across the sector.
In response to rising National Insurance contributions and workforce costs, the model has been specifically developed to support cost spreading and affordability, enabling providers to access high-quality, independent inspection without the burden of significant upfront fees.
The service provides structured, evidence-based inspection, combined with clear reporting and prioritised action planning, allowing providers to take a more controlled and sustainable approach to compliance and continuous improvement.
Kevin Groombridge, Chief Executive of Care Inspections UK, said:
“Our focus is on improving standards across care through a rigorous, evidence-based approach. This model makes support more accessible by spreading costs over time, enabling providers to strengthen compliance and performance without compromising financial stability.
With cost pressures continuing to impact the sector, this approach provides regular inspection, clear action planning and expert guidance at an affordable monthly level. Where providers fully engage with the process and address identified issues, improvement in regulatory outcomes can be expected.”
The launch reflects a growing need within the sector for independent, accredited assurance that goes beyond subjective or ad hoc review, providing providers with a clear, defensible view of performance and risk.
