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Tariq Minhas
Founder & Lead Consultant, QMADS
Double BA (Hons) in Finance, Marketing and Business Management
Tariq Minhas leads the QMADS team. Since 2008 he has worked at the intersection of governance, operational management and compliance in the UK health sector, across primary care, clinical commissioning groups and GP federations, and founded QMADS to deliver CQC registration and compliance support to health and social care providers.
31 blogs
Blogs by Tariq Minhas
General Compliance4 min read
First Aid Providers & Event Medical Services: Do you now need CQC registration?
Providing first aid or medical cover at sporting events, festivals or concerts? Find out whether the new CQC TDDI rules mean your event medical service must register.
Social Care4 min read
The Back & Forth of CQC Framework: SAF Changes Explained 2026-27
CQC is changing its assessment approach again. Discover what sector-specific frameworks, KLOE-style questions and proposed removal of scoring mean for providers.
Primary Care3 min read
CQC Registration for ADHD Clinics: Online, Physical, and Hybrid Service Models
Demand for ADHD assessment and treatment services in England has grown significantly over the last few years. Long NHS waiting lists have resulted in a rapid increase…
General Compliance2 min read
CQC Registration for IV Vitamin Therapy Service
The IV Vitamin Therapy industry is booming. From wellness enthusiasts seeking hydration to busy professionals looking for an immunity boost, the demand for “wellness…
General Compliance3 min read
Medical Cannabis in the UK: When Your Service Must Register with CQC
Medical cannabis has become one of the fastest growing clinical sectors in the UK, especially through digital-first clinics offering remote consultations and…
General Compliance4 min read
How CQC Inspects Online Clinics Telemedicine, Telehealth & Online Providers Under the Single Assessment Framework (SAF)
The rise of telehealth, telemedicine, and online healthcare services has changed how healthcare is delivered in the UK. However, one misconception still exists: many…
Primary Care3 min read
CQC Compliance Audit – Internal
A CQC Compliance Audit is not an optional exercise for regulated providers. It is one of the clearest ways to demonstrate that your organisation understands its risks…
General Compliance2 min read
Supported Living Registration Refused?
The Real Reason CQC Says “No” (And They Won’t Spell It Out for You) This rejection is not administrative. It is fundamental. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rejected…
General Compliance4 min read
CQC Registration for NHS Insourcing & Waiting List Reduction Providers
The NHS is under unprecedented pressure to reduce elective care backlogs. As a result, insourcing providers and organisations operating under Waiting List Reduction…
General Compliance3 min read
CQC Inspection for Telehealth Providers under New (SAF) Single Assessment Framework
Virtual, Telehealth, and Telemedicine Services Virtual, telehealth, and telemedicine services are not exempt from CQC scrutiny simply because they have no physical…
Primary Care3 min read
CQC Evidence Pack Explained: What Inspectors Look For?
Building a CQC-Ready Evidence Pack: What Inspectors Actually Want to See (and What They Don’t) One of the biggest misconceptions among providers is that CQC…
General Compliance3 min read
CQC Fees Explained: What Providers Pay, How Fees Are Calculated, and How to Plan Properly
CQC Fees in full detail: CQC fees are a statutory requirement for all registered providers and represent one of the most consistently misunderstood aspects of…
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