Midland Met begins CQC registration

May 15, 2024

As we continue on our journey to open Midland Met to patients in October 2024, one crucial milestone needs to be achieved – our Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration.

The CQC, an independent regulator of health and adult social care in England, ensures that healthcare providers meet rigorous standards, assuring the public of quality and safety. The successful registration with the CQC is a regulatory requirement and a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional care at Midland Met.

Understanding the complexity of the CQC registration process, SWB has taken a proactive approach by initiating the preparations well in advance. In January, CQC inspectors visited Midland Met to familiarise themselves with the site, gaining insights into the scale of the project and meeting with members of our senior leadership team.

The assessment process will involve a comprehensive examination of the services at our new hospital and the environment in which they will take place. It will include site visits, discussions with clinical teams, and a meticulous review of documents and data. The phased assessment is scheduled between June and August to secure registration by mid-September 2024.

Kam Dhami, Chief Governance Officer, said: “The site visit was a chance for the CQC to see the site and begin to understand the scale of our clinical transformation, our approach to workforce preparedness and operational readiness. The tour clocked up over 10,000 steps, so a great orientation to Midland Met and a positive step forward on our journey towards opening.”