Welcome to CQC
The Care Quality Commission is the independent regulator of health and social care in England.
We regulate care provided by the NHS, local authorities, private companies and voluntary organisations. We aim to make sure better care is provided for everyone - in hospitals, care homes and people's own homes. We also seek to protect the interests of people whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act. Visit About CQC.
For professionals
Registration
The new registration process comes into effect from April 2010.
Health and social care guidance
Understand our inspection and assessment processes and find useful information.
Our assessments and reports
View inspection reports and ratings for your care services.
Health care services include Hospitals, maternity units, ambulances, beauty clinics and district nurses.
Advice
Our advice and information will help you find and choose the right health and social care for you.
Find out how to get started, where to find local services and what you should expect from good quality care.
- What to ask when choosing social care
- How to choose where to get hospital care
- Get financial support for carers
News
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CQC comment on Panorama programme
8 March 2010
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Results of Outpatient department survey 2009 show significant improvements have been made
25 February 2010
Press releases
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CQC welcomes new addition to its board
12 March 2010
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CQC prosecutes Yorkshire-based mental health hospital operator
9 March 2010
Consultations
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Assessments of quality 2010-11
Closes 27 April 2010
- Past consultations
