Review of CQC's single assessment framework and its implementation

Published: 15 October 2024 Page last updated: 15 October 2024

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12. Staff satisfaction

CQC undertook a People (staff) survey between 16 January and 6 February 2024. A total of 2,278 reposes were received, with a response rate of 78%. The headline findings were reported at the public board meeting in March 2024.

Almost all items showed a decline since the previous full survey in 2021, with 11 items declining by more than 10%. The table below shows percentages of positive responses for questions asked in 2021 compared with 2024.

 20212024% Difference
Values and behaviours of executive leaders55%27%-28%
Values and behaviours of senior leaders64%44%-20%
My work helps to improve care85%66%-19%
I am proud to work here71%56%-15%

The largest declines were among operational staff.

Other concerns included:

  • how people are supported by leaders
  • not being listened to enough
  • concerns not being acted on
  • change not being implemented effectively.