We're CQC, the independent regulator of health and social care in England

May 12, 2022 · Use our information to check care homes in England and the quality of their care. Check the quality of care We inspect and rate residential care homes and nursing homes. You can use our …

Search for care homes, home care agencies, hospitals, GPs, dentists and other health or social care services. Use our inspection reports and ratings to help you choose care.

About us Who we are CQC is the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. Our purpose We regulate health and adult social care, we work together with the public, systems and …

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How we assess quality of care using our assessment framework, including our inspections and continuous monitoring.

24 October 2025 State of Care is our annual assessment of health care and social care in England. The report looks at the trends, shares examples of good and outstanding care, and highlights where care …

Mar 3, 2026 · The fundamental standards are the standards below which your care must never fall. When we register services, we check they are likely to meet the fundamental standards.

Nov 27, 2025 · An update on the work to rebuild CQC, and on getting us back to our purpose of providing effective regulation of health and adult social care services.

Apr 21, 2026 · Find out how we make sure people receive safe, effective, compassionate and high-quality care from health and social care services.