What makes good care?
Safe, effective, high-quality care: what you can expect from a good care service.
How we can help
We're here to help. When we inspect health and social care services, we give them ratings and publish reports about them – information you can use when you're choosing care.
You can use our website to search for the services you use, find out how they are performing and read reports from our inspectors.
In this section, you'll also find information to help you research care services – from how to recognise good care to where you can go to find out more.
About your care
Getting started
Looking for care services? Our simple guides to choosing care are full of useful tips.
Using our information
How to use our website to find out more about care services in your area.
Mental health & mental capacity
Find out more about our mental health and mental capacity work, including your rights under the Mental Health Act.
Focus on...
Declare Your Care
People regret not raising concerns about their care – but those who do raise concerns see improvements.
Care Aware
Use our inspection reports and ratings to help you make an informed decision when choosing care for yourself or a loved one.
Your birth plan
Help choosing the right birth plan for you.
