Our board meets regularly to discuss our work.

We are committed to openness and transparency. The board conducts as much of its business as possible in a session that the public are welcome to attend and observe. To protect confidentiality some business is discussed in a private session.

The agenda and meeting papers are available on this page a few days before each meeting.

You can also watch recordings of the meetings on this website.

Latest papers and meeting videos

Changes to board meetings due to coronavirus (COVID-19)

Board meetings will be virtual until further notice, and will not be open to the public.

Public session

Items discussed in public board usually include:

• policies, reports and strategic plans.
• committee reports.
• strategic risk register and staff survey results.

Private session

We only discuss items in private session to protect confidentiality. These include:

• cases that may identify people who use services, carers or staff members
• specific CQC regulatory action (public discussion may affect the findings)
• commercially-sensitive information and legal advice.

Healthwatch England

Healthwatch England is governed by a statutory committee of CQC's board.

The committee sets Healthwatch England's strategy, provides scrutiny and oversight, and approves policies and procedures.

• Information about the Healthwatch England committee (healthwatch.co.uk)