Response to consultation on the framework for the registration of health and adult social care providers and consultation on draft regulations

This document sets out the services that will require registration with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the registration requirements that service providers will need to meet. A consultation was launched seeking views on whether the draft Regulations would establish the framework described.

Read the RCN's response to the Department of Health's Response to consultation on the framework for the registration of health and adult social care providers and consultation on draft Regulations (PDF 203KB) [see how to access PDF files].

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