We’re pleased to share that the May edition of the Compliance Reference Tool is now available inside the Harmony CQC Community.
Each month, the tool continues to evolve – helping practices bring their governance, audits, and evidence together in a way that feels structured, manageable, and aligned with CQC expectations.
If you’re looking to stay organised, reduce overwhelm and build confidence ahead of inspection – this update is designed to support exactly that.
What’s Included in the May Update
The May version builds on everything you’re already using, while keeping the tool practical and easy to embed into your day-to-day workflow.
Newly Added Audits
As always, new audits have been added and mapped directly into the matrix, ensuring you’re working from the most up-to-date version.
These are clearly listed at the bottom of the Progress Tracker, making it easy to identify what’s new each month.
Hyperlinked Audit Titles
Each audit title is fully hyperlinked, allowing you to click straight through to the full audit in your CQC Clarity library.
This removes the need to search for audits manually – saving time and keeping your workflow seamless.
The Progress Tracker
The Progress Tracker remains the core of the tool, giving you one central place to manage your governance activity.
You can use it to:
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Record actions required
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Assign responsibility across your team
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Set realistic due dates
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Capture notes and evidence
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Monitor progress over time
This turns your audits into a live, visible system rather than a static checklist.
Linking Your Completed Audits
A dedicated column allows you to add links to completed audits, whether stored in SharePoint or your internal drive.
This creates a clear and accessible evidence trail, which is invaluable when preparing for inspection.
Updating From April’s Version
If you’ve already been using the April tool, there’s no need to start again.
Updating is quick and simple:
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Open your current version
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Copy your Progress Tracker data
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Paste it into the May version
This allows you to keep:
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Your RAG ratings
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Your actions and ownership
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Your evidence and notes
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Your progress updates
– while benefiting from the latest updates and newly added audits.
Why This Tool Matters
The Compliance Reference Tool is designed to support a shift from reactive compliance to proactive governance.
It helps you:
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Understand where your risks and gaps are
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Prioritise what matters most
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Create clear ownership across your team
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Track improvement over time
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Demonstrate control and oversight with confidence
Rather than preparing for inspection at the last minute, you’re building a system that shows how your practice is working every day.
Access the May Version
CQC Clarity members can now download the May Compliance Reference Tool from the Compliance Reference Tool space in the community.
If you’re not yet part of the Harmony CQC Clarity, you can join today to access:
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The full audit library
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Monthly Compliance Reference Tool updates
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Step-by-step walkthroughs and video guidance
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Ongoing support from the Harmony team
Start building your CQC confidence with a system that works for you – not against you.
Join our growing community now
