CQC
Government & Politics abbreviation · UK Government
| Stands for | Care Quality Commission |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
CQC stands for Care Quality Commission, a UK government abbreviation.
Independent regulator of health and adult social care services in England, which registers and inspects hospitals, care homes, GP practices and home care agencies and rates them outstanding, good, requires improvement or inadequate.
Example: The care home was rated inadequate by the CQC and placed in special measures.
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Set up in 2009, it can prosecute providers and cancel registrations. A 2024 independent review found serious failings in its own operations, including delays and an inspection backlog, prompting leadership changes. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have separate inspectorates.
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