The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and social care services in England.

It registers, monitors and inspects providers of regulated activities, including GP practices. Registered providers are expected to meet the regulations set out in the Healthand Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 (http:// bit.ly/1FqzH78) and the Care Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2009 (http://bit. ly/1GvIKre).