Supporting documents: new provider registration applications

Why we want to see this evidence

A Statement of Purpose is a legally required document that includes information about you and the care services you provide.

• Your policy must show how you’ll meet the requirements of Schedule 3 of the Care Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2009 (as amended 2012).

What to include

• Your aims and objectives - these are your aims and objectives in providing the regulated activities at the locations you operate.

Places where you provide services

Each of your locations should include:

• the address and other contact details
• a description of your location, including any other uses for the property (e.g. is it a domestic dwelling?)
• the type of service you provide at or from the location
• the different needs of people who use your service - your service user bands
• the activities we regulate that you provide at the location
• the registered manager who manages those activities at the location

Details of your registered managers

Each of your registered managers should include:

• their full name and contact details
• the address we should use to serve notices and other documents to them
• the locations they manage and the percentage of time they spend at each
• the activities we regulate that they manage
• details of any job share arrangements

Find more information and help with creating a statement of purpose.

Services for autistic people and people with a learning disability

If you plan to be a specialist service, you must show how you have considered the needs of autistic people and people with a learning disability. This includes explaining what you have done to make sure people can access and use your statement of purpose.