CQC: Response to the governments health white paper

CQC said the white paper confirmed its continued role as the quality regulator for health and adult social care. Under the proposals, the current risk-based regulatory regime will remain largely unchanged.

However, the white paper does set out a number of important changes for CQC:

  • HealthWatch England will be established as a new independent consumer champion within CQC.
  • Providers will have a joint licence overseen by both Monitor and CQC.
  • The NHS Board will take over assesssment of commissioning.

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