Get the newsletter
Showing news for All sectors
CQCNotice varies

GP practices, dentists and clinics

Who inspects
CQC
Notice
Can be unannounced. Notice depends on the type of service and the reason for the visit.
What they check
Whether services are safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
Written for
Practice managers, registered managers and clinical leads

Be ready for the knock: Healthcare

Notice varies

Can be unannounced. Notice depends on the type of service and the reason for the visit. Source: CQC: how we assess services

Your ticks are saved on this device only. This checklist is a starting point, not legal advice.

News and explainers

Ask the Regs

Is CQC's published rating always up to date?

Not always at the moment. CQC says its move to a new system has delayed some data files, and changes like registration cancellations may take longer to appear. Check the service's page on the CQC website before relying on it.

Source: Using CQC data (CQC)

Official links

Search inspections

Get Compliance Daily by email

Free. Plain English. Tailored to every regulated sector.

Choose your emails