Care Quality Commision (CQC)

Updated on Thursday, 19 February 2015, 1469 views

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of all health and adult social care in England. It came into being on 1st April 2009 bringing together the responsibilities of the Commission for Social Care Inspection, the Mental Health Act Commission and the Healthcare Commission.

CQC Provider Handbook

Appendices to the Provider Handbook

Health and Safety Risk Assesment tool

Death Notification Form

CQC Schedule for partnership agreements

Cleaning Schedule and Audit

Infection Control

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