Welcome to CQC
We are 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
Changes to our forms and guidance
We changed our forms and related guidance on 1 July in order to improve our registration process.
New website launching soon
Over the last few months, we have been building and testing a new website which we hope to launch early in the autumn
Care Directory
We have now updated the information in our Care Directory about providers of adult social care and independent healthcare.
Adult social care services Nursing homes, residential homes, care at home and adult placement schemes.
Health care services 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.
- How to share concerns and complaints
- What standards to expect from your care services
- Social care: Find out how to get started
News
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Adult social care excellence award will not go ahead
18 October 2011
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National report on dignity and nutrition review published
13 October 2011
Press releases
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CQC demands action to improve services at Orchid View care home
14 October 2011
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CQC calls for action to improve care for older people
13 October 2011
Consultations
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Regulatory fees scheme consultation
Closes 28 December
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Judgement framework and enforcement policy consultation
Closes 9 December
