CQC quality statement — Effective
Supporting people to live healthier lives
"We support people to manage their health and wellbeing so they can maximise their independence, choice and control. We support them to live healthier lives and where possible reduce future needs for care and support." In MyCareCompliance, 2 mapped checks across 2 audit templates map to this quality statement.
Last reviewed: September 2026. This guidance reflects CQC information available at the date above — always refer to cqc.org.uk for current regulatory requirements.
How we check it
Each check below is a real question from a MyCareCompliance audit template. It names the regulation it evidences, describes what an auditor looks for in good and poor practice, and lists the evidence an inspector would expect you to produce.
- 2 mapped checks under the "Supporting people to live healthier lives" quality statement
- Evidences 1 regulation: Regulation 14 — Meeting nutritional and hydration needs
- Failed checks become tracked improvement actions with an owner, due date and evidence
The 2 checks
- Regulation 14 — Meeting nutritional and hydration needsDaily Care Records Audit
Are nutrition and hydration inputs documented adequately when specified as a need in the care plan?
What we look for: Check records for people with assessed nutritional risks. Good looks like specific details of what was eaten/drunk (e.g., 'ate full bowl of porridge, drank 200ml tea'). A fail is failing to record amounts when a fluid chart is required.
Evidence: Daily logs, fluid charts, food and nutrition care plans
- Regulation 14 — Meeting nutritional and hydration needsSkin Integrity
Is there a clear link identified and managed between nutrition/hydration risks (MUST scores) and skin integrity?
What we look for: Check files of people with skin breakdown. Good looks like fluid/diet intake is heavily monitored to support wound healing. A fail is treating skin integrity in isolation without addressing poor nutritional intake.
Evidence: MUST assessments, Fluid charts, Food charts, Nutritional care plans
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