The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and social care in England. It ensures that health and social care services provide people with safe, effective, compassionate, high-quality care and encourages care services to improve. The CQC monitors, inspects, and regulates services to make sure they meet fundamental standards of quality and safety and publishes its findings, including performance ratings to help people choose care.
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Detailed reports on the quality and safety of health and social care services.
Ratings given to care services to help the public make informed choices.
Information on actions taken against services that do not meet standards.
Resources and advice for health and social care providers to improve their services.
Opportunities for the public to share their experiences and feedback on care services.
A search tool to locate and compare care services in England.
A confidential service for care workers to report concerns about care services.
Latest news, press releases, and updates from the CQC.
Information on the CQC's policies, strategies, and future plans.
Guidance on how to make a complaint about a care service.
Citygate, Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4PA, United Kingdom
Phone: 03000 616161, Email: enquiries@cqc.org.uk
Established under the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
Funded by the Department of Health and Social Care.
Ian Trenholm (Chief Executive), Peter Wyman (Chair)
Recognized for its role in improving health and social care services across England.
Active on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to engage with the public and share updates.
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