We welcome James’s appointment. He brings a wealth of knowledge to the role from his decades as a national leader, along with a deep understanding the challenges facing the care sector, its providers and especially the workforce. We look forward to working with him on improving people’s experiences of social care and the quality of their care and support.
SCIE welcomes James Bullion’s CQC appointment
James Bullion has been appointed interim chief inspector of adult social care and integrated care at the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
SCIE’s Chief Executive Kathryn Smith says:
News from SCIE
12 Oct 2026
SCIE and TLAP support The King's Fund proposals for a fairer system of social care
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30 Sep 2026
New workforce measures could be transformative for social care, says SCIE
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28 Sep 2026
Care equity must be at heart of social care reform, Labour conference panel hears
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23 Sep 2026
SCIE to encourage care providers to think differently about safeguarding at Care Show Birmingham
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8 Sep 2026
SCIE and Centre for Care to Co-Host Labour Party Conference Panel on Care Equity
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29 Jul 2026
SCIE and TLAP respond to Prime Minister’s three social care announcements
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