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care quality commission

The independent regulator of health and social care in England

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Our next phase of regulation

There's still time to give us your views on the changes we're planning to the way we regulate services.

The way that health and social care is delivered is changing, and we want to develop our approach to adapt to this change. The deadline to give your feedback is Tuesday 14 February.

Take part in our consultation


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Have you shared a concern with us?

Recently shared a concern about a service with CQC? 

We’re carrying out a survey to help us improve the experience people have when they share information with us.

If you’d like to take part, email customerexperience@cqc.org.uk stating your full name and someone will be in touch.


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Children mental health services review

The Prime Minister has asked us to lead a major thematic review of children and adolescent mental health services to identify what's working well and what isn't.

We'll work with other agencies and inspectorates to carry out the review. We expect to report on our findings in 2017/18.

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Did you know: Email alerts for services

Did you know that you can sign up to receive an alert whenever a service you use has been inspected? 

Just click 'Sign up for alerts' at the top right of the service's page on our website. We'll let you know when it's been inspected and when the new report is published.

How to set up an email alert


Other news

Our Chief Executive, David Behan, has been knighted in the New Year's Honours List. Rachel Griffiths, Mental Capacity Act Lead, has been awarded an MBE for services to vulnerable people.

Find out more