David Finney Associates provides social care consultancy to adult care providers. This includes a specialist knowledge of addiction treatment services. Consultancy will assist services to achieve positive outcomes for people using services; and to prepare for inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) through training, independent audit ("mock inspection") and, where necessary, support in preparation of the Provider Compliance Assessment (PCA).

Introducing David Finney...

David has 36 years experience in social care, most of the time in Management positions within Government organisations.  In the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI), David was Provider Relationship Manager for a number of large companies, including providers of services for people with Learning Difficulties; and Mental Health needs.  He was previously an Area Manager for the National Care Standards Commission (NCSC); and Head of Inspection for North Somerset Council.

David was the first Head of Inspection to develop standards specifically for the drug & alcohol rehabilitation sector. David also authored the National Guidance for Inspectors of residential services for people recovering from drug or alcohol addiction, used by CSCI.

David has written several articles in Addiction Today and Drink and Drug News about the development of the residential sector within the substance misuse field. He has also presented workshops at UKEASAD and NTA events.

David holds an M.A. in Social Work and Social Administration, a Diploma in Managing Health and Social Care and is registered by the Health & Care Professions Council. David is a member of FDAP and an associate member of EATA.

• Preparation for Inspection - a tailored package designed to enable your service to prepare for inspection by CQC, including training, independent audit or "mock inspection" and support in preparation of your PCA, according to your level of need.
• Preparation of services for registration by CQC.
• Training and preparation for your registered managers and their teams in how to improve quality of care.
• Strategic reviews of corporate providers of care.
• Speaker at company staff conferences on wider care issues.