Oversight and Support System Organisations
CQC
Some links on this page have been colour coded to make it easier to find the information you need:
INDEPENDENT REGULATOR OF HEALTH AND ADULT SOCIAL CARE IN ENGLAND
As the Care Quality Commission (CQC) suggest
“We’re the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. We make sure health and social care services provide people with safe, effective, compassionate, high-quality care and we encourage care services to improve.” About us | Care Quality Commission
Their role is explained further in the articles below
From Patient info
This is intended for clinicians
Monitoring the NHS Monitoring the NHS. Learn about monitoring the NHS | Patient
From the BMA (British Medical Association)
This article is intended for GP practices but provides insights into what is considered
What the CQC do What the CQC (Care Quality Commission) do
A King’s fund analysis of CQC suggested 8 regulatory impact mechanisms
From the King’s Fund
Impact of the Care Quality Commission on provider performance Impact of the Care Quality Commission on provider performance | The King’s Fund
GP PRACTICE RATINGS
Your practice’s CQC rating can be found on the home page of your practice website. This links to a page under the menu section “Oversight & Practice Policies” which includes the full practice report.
What can you expect from a good GP practice?
From the Care Quality Commission
What can you expect from a good GP practice? | Care Quality Commission
From the Care Quality Commission
This article is intended for GP practices but provides insights into what is considered
- How we monitor, inspect and regulate GP practices How we monitor, inspect and regulate GP practices | Care Quality Commission
- Key lines of enquiry for healthcare services Key lines of enquiry for healthcare services | Care Quality Commission
From the Care Quality Commission
These listed articles are intended for GP practices. Many of the GP myth buster recommendations have been integrated into your linked practice website.
GP mythbusters GP mythbusters – Care Quality Commission
Care home and home care ratings
CQC provide reports on the following services which can be helpful:
- Find a care home Find a care home | Care Quality Commission
- Find services offering care in the home Find services offering care in the home – Care Quality Commission
