Chris Badger

Page last updated: 10 November 2025

Chris Badger joined CQC as Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care and Integrated Care in September 2025

Chris joined CQC from Hertfordshire County Council where he was Director of Adult Care Services.

Chris has spent 15 years working across roles in adult social care, and has shown clear commitment to improving the care provided to people who use and rely on adult social care services.

Declaration of interests

Previous employment

  • Hertfordshire County Council – Executive Director Adult Social Care Services – 2008-2025
  • Department of Health and Social Care – Strategic Advisor – 2023 -2025

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