The regulator has revised the list of mandatory and additional supporting documents required as part of the application process.
CQC has also confirmed that, following successful pilots and implementation across other service types, it will now routinely return incomplete online primary care applications at the point of receipt. The aim is to reduce delays later in the registration process by ensuring applications contain all required documentation before they are accepted for assessment.
The changes came into effect on 22 June 2026 and the updated guidance is now available on the CQC website. All new online primary care applications submitted on or after that date will be subject to the revised process.