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CQC registration
Advice and information to help practices understand what the CQC looks at when it assesses and rates practices, plus practical resources to help your practice prepare if the regulator decides to inspect.

How does the CQC's new approach to inspection affect practices?
The CQC now conducts monthly online checks on GP practices as part of its new inspection regime.

CQC annual checklist
A checklist to help practices ensure the most important issues relating to CQC registration are kept up to date each year.
Preparing for a CQC inspection
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Preparing for a CQC inspection - what happens on inspection day
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Evidence to demonstrate how your practice meets the CQC's key lines of enquiry
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Preparing your staff for a CQC inspection
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Paperwork to prepare for your CQC inspection - a checklist
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Policies to check ahead of a CQC inspection - a checklist
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Ensuring your HR records are ready for a CQC inspection
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Preparing for a CQC inspection: Practice walkthrough checklist
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How the CQC will assess triage apps on GP inspections
Other relevant issues
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End-of-life care in general practice - what the CQC expects
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Safeguarding children and adults: What does the CQC expect?
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Staff training requirements in general practice
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Learning from significant events
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Best practice when handling a complaint - medico-legal advice
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Saying sorry - the duty of candour in general practice
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Business continuity checklist
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Data Protection and Security Toolkit checklist
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Downloadable policy: Data security policy template
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Data security standards for GP practices
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New employee checklist for GP practices
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Essential information your GP locums need to know - a checklist
CQC outstanding practice
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What makes a CQC 'outstanding' practice?
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CQC outstanding practice: Is your practice well-led?
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CQC outstanding practice: Is your practice responsive?
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CQC outstanding practice: Is your practice caring?
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CQC outstanding practice: Is your practice effective?
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CQC outstanding practice: Is your practice safe?
GP Fees Database
Quick links
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GP Fees Database
Private and professional fees for GP work and NHS payment information
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COVID-19 guidance tracker
Links to key guidance for GP practices in an easy-to-search table
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Locum Rates
Regional breakdown of average rates charged by locum GPs
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QOF Prevalence Check
Interactive tables to compare disease prevalence in your practice with your CCG
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Job description templates
Key job descriptions to download and adapt for use in your practice
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A-Z of practice management
Advice on key practice management tasks listed in a handy A-Z format