You're not sure whether your private work needs CQC registration, and the answer matters
CQC registration requirements for private consultants are more nuanced than most people realise. Getting it wrong creates regulatory risk, and in some cases, criminal liability. Find out where you stand.
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Check your specific activities and setting against the CQC scope of registration Take specialist advice rather than relying on assumptions Register or confirm exemption in writing so the position is clear
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I'll check your setup against the CQC exemption and tell you where you stand
What I need from you
- Your answers to 8 quick questions
- Where you see patients, in a sentence
What you get
- Whether you look exempt or likely to need registration
- What could change that
- What to get in writing and from whom
Within 2 working days
No sign-in, no sales call. I read every request myself and reply on WhatsApp.

Paul Robinson
14 years in UK private healthcare
I solve this one for consultants
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A few quick questions, about two minutes. I read every one myself and usually reply the same day.
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