Winter is always a challenging time for health and social care. CQC's recent blog discussed these challenges and their role in encouraging system working and maintaining standards of quality.

In this update CQC explain their approach over the coming winter, including how they will support providers to manage risk, continue to prioritise their visits to providers, and act on concerns from the public and stakeholders. 

CQC's focus remains on making sure people who use health and social care receive the quality of care they need and deserve.

Read the update here.