Guidance for healthcare professionals

Guidance produced under the Healthcare Commission is still valid under the Care Quality Commission until further notice.


  • Guidance for NHS staff

    Find information about the annual health check and read special reviews covering a range of topics including health inequalities and managing medicines.

  • Guidance for independent healthcare staff

    Find out how we regulate independent healthcare. Get the information you need to submit your annual self-assessment and sign up for safety alerts.

  • Guidance for all healthcare staff

    Read about how we how we work with you to improve clinical quality and manage risk. Plus find out how we tackle healthcare-associated infection (HCAI).