Care Quality Commission

Local SSLMCs/CQC liaison meetings take place bi-monthly. We are invited to attend pre-inspection CQC/CCG meetings and our directors may attend as observers at SSLMCs practice inspections.

Colleagues with queries related to CQC issues may contact either Geraldine Anscombe, Practice Manager Liaison Officer or Dr Julius Parker, Chief Executive, in the SSLMCs office.

CQC Mythbusters and tips for GPs

Introduction to guidance for GP practices (CQC November 2015)

Regulations for service providers and managers - This guidance describes how GP practices can meet the regulations (CQC June 2015)

NHS GP practices and GP out-of-hours services Handbook (CQC March 2015)

NHS GP practices and GP out-of-hours services – Appendices to Handbook:

Appendix A – Population group definitions

Appendix B – Key lines of enquiry

Appendix C – Characteristics of each rating level

Appendix D - Ratings principles

(CQC March 2015)

A guide for Patient Participation Groups on working with CQC (June 2013) :