CQC is the independent regulator of health and social care services in England. It sets quality and safety standards for services like hospitals, GPs, care homes, and more. CQC registers services that meet standards, inspects services to check compliance, and takes enforcement action if needed to improve care experience and protect patients. It publishes reports and shares information with partner organizations and the public.

1. What we do and how we do it
from April 2013
CQC is the independent regulator of 40,000 health www.cqc.org.uk
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