Free CQC audit template · Six-monthly
Duty of candour check
A free 6-point audit for every type of CQC-registered service. It evidences the CQC quality statement “Learning culture” under the Safe key question (Reg 12, 17, 20), as processes. Built from CQC. Answer each check below and download a PDF report, or print a blank form.
Checks
- Notifiable safety incidents identified
- The person told in person as soon as reasonably practicable
- An apology given
- Support offered and the person kept informed
- Written follow-up sent, with the outcome of enquiries
- Records of all conversations and letters kept
Official sources
This checklist summarises the official guidance. Check the sources for the full requirements.
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Templates summarise official guidance as of October 2026. They do not replace it: always check the linked source for the full requirements. Audit Angel CQC is not affiliated with the Care Quality Commission.
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Set-up takes ten minutes. Start with example evidence for your type of service, run your first audit, then replace the examples with your own.
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