Care Quality Commission
CQC is an independent body that monitors, inspects and regulates health and social care services in England. Find and compare services, give feedback, read reports, and learn about the fundamental standards of care.
The fundamental standards - Care Quality Commission
Apr 4, 2024 · The fundamental standards are the minimum expectations for care and treatment in the UK. They cover person-centred care, visiting and accompanying, dignity and respect, consent, safety, safeguarding from abuse, food and drink, premises and equipment, complaints, good governance, staffing, fit and proper staff, duty of candour and display of ratings.
Single assessment framework - Care Quality Commission
May 14, 2024 · Learn about the 5 key questions and quality statements that CQC uses to assess health and social care services in England. The quality statements cover safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership, and relate to the regulations and guidance.
About us - Care Quality Commission
CQC is the official website of the Care Quality Commission, the organisation that monitors, inspects and regulates health and adult social care services in England. Find out about CQC's purpose, role, strategy, standards, partnerships, data and how to get involved.
Assessing quality and performance - Care Quality Commission
May 21, 2024 · Learn how CQC assesses quality and performance of health and social care services in England using a 4-point ratings scale and quality statements. Find out how to prepare for an assessment, check your rating and report, and access guidance and resources.
Assessment - Care Quality Commission
Jul 23, 2024 · Find out how the CQC assesses quality and performance of providers, local authorities and integrated care systems using a single assessment framework with quality statements. Download the latest updates and evidence categories for each sector.
Our new single assessment framework - Care Quality Commission
Jul 18, 2022 · The Care Quality Commission (CQC) introduces a new framework to simplify and improve its assessments of quality and registration of health and care services. The framework is based on five key questions, quality statements and evidence categories, and reflects the needs and expectations of people who use services.
Levels of ratings - Care Quality Commission
May 21, 2024 · Learn how the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rates different types of health and social care services in England using 5 key questions and various levels of aggregation. Find out the rating principles, professional judgement and examples for each level and key question.
Guidance and regulation - Care Quality Commission
Find information for health and social care providers, local authorities and integrated care systems in England. Learn about registration, assessment, enforcement, notifications and more.
Our purpose and role - Care Quality Commission
CQC stands for Care Quality Commission, the organisation that oversees the quality and safety of health and social care services in England. It registers, monitors, inspects, rates and takes action on care providers, and publishes its views on major quality issues.