Support With CQC: Introduction Post date: 30/06/2017 | Time to read article: 1 mins The information within this article was correct at the time of publishing. Last updated 06/01/2020 CQC compliance The CQC is the regulator for health and social care in England. It monitors, inspects and regulates general practices to make sure they meet fundamental standards of quality and safety. THE CQC's NEW FUNDAMENTAL STANDARDS The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 (Part 3) introduces the new CQC fundamental standards. These new standards came into force for general practices on 1 April 2015 and replaced CQC’s Guidance about Compliance Essential standards of quality and safety and its 28 outcomes. The revised fundamental standards incorporate the previous regulations and are not too dissimilar, but they do include updates on certain regulations, including: the duty of candour the fit and proper persons requirement for directors the requirement to display performance assessments. Links How you will be assessed How Medical Protection can help The fundamental standards Free MCA DoLS Course It’s an expectation of a CQC inspection that healthcare professionals have a thorough understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. We have partnered with Cambridgeshire County Council and NHS England, creating a free digital resource for healthcare professionals to help you get to grips with the legislation. Try it now Share this article Share Tweet