Allegations of abuse (safeguarding) – notification form

Page last updated: 7 November 2023
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You must send your notification by email or submit it online

You must tell us about abuse or allegations of abuse concerning a person using your service if any of the following applies:

  • the person is affected by abuse
  • they are affected by alleged abuse
  • the person is an abuser
  • they are an alleged abuser

NHS trusts: report deaths through NRLS or LFPSE. They do not need to notify us separately.

How to notify us

Use our existing provider portal

If you already have an account you can notify us online through the CQC Provider Portal.

Log in to notify us using the existing CQC provider portal

Email a Word form

If you do not have access to the Provider Portal, you can use this form to tell us about abuse or allegations of abuse concerning a person using your service.

Statutory notification: Abuse or allegations of abuse concerning a person who uses the service

Email the completed form to HSCA_notifications@cqc.org.uk.