Care Quality Commission (CQC)

The CQC is the Care Quality Commission (CQC).  The CQC  regulates all health and adult social care services in England, including those provided by the NHS, local authorities, private companies or voluntary organisation. It also protects the interests of people detained under the Mental Health Act.

CQC Website:

Care Quality Commission Web SIte: www.cqc.org.uk

Contact them at:

You can contact the CQC at their National Customer Service Centre in Newcastle:
Telephone: 03000 616161
Fax: 03000 616171

Or write to them at

Care Quality Commission
Citygate
Gallowgate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4PA

Courtesy of the Kent LDC – Available in PDF format and for your perusal and download:

CQC Visit Possible Questions for Patients

CQC Visit Possible Questions for Providers

CQC Questions On Record Keeping

Mar15 – CQC Guidance for providers on meeting the regulations

Mar15 – How CQC Regulates Primary Care Dental Services

Mar15 – CQC What to expect when we inspect

Nov10 – CQC Information November 2010