As a private, independent nurse providing care, do I need to register with the CQC?

Thank you for your question. I would need more information to ascertain your service configuration. You talk about providing ‘care’ – I would need to know what regulated activity you would be providing and where. Are you working as a domiciliary care provider? A Personal Assistant? Are you only delivering personal care in people’s own homes?

Please see the attached guidance documents to help direct you.

Reference Guide to Regulated Activities: https://www.cqc.org.uk/sites/default/files/20150209%20100521%20v5%200%20Quick%20reference%20guide%20To%20Regulated%20Activities%20by%20Service%20Type_FOR%20PUBLICATION%20(2).pdf
The scope of Registration: https://www.cqc.org.uk/sites/default/files/2022-05/20220517%20Scope%20of%20Registration%20Guidance%20May%202022.pdf

About Abi Spence

Abi has worked for and with Government agencies relevant to social care for the past 12+ years. Primarily with the Department of Health, Social Services Inspectorate, Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) and since its inception the Care Quality Commission (CQC). As part of this long involvement Abi has developed a wide and detailed understanding of relevant issues and has worked closely with stakeholders such as people that use services, carers, providers, local government, the Department of Health, Ofsted and the Audit Commission.

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