Annual report and accounts 2022/23
Our annual report and accounts for 2022/23 have been laid before Parliament. They are available in PDF format from GOV.UK.
We are producing an accessible (HTML) version, which will be available on our website shortly.
Recent publications
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The safer management of controlled drugs: Annual update
An overview of our regulatory oversight activities and inspection findings in 2023. We also analyse data for prescribing trends and make recommendations for providers and commissioners.
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CQC's inspection programme of Defence Medical Services
Our findings from our inspections of medical centres, dental services, defence community mental health services and regional rehabilitation units.
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State of Care 2022/23
State of Care is our annual assessment of health care and social care in England.
This year's report finds that the combination of the cost-of-living crisis and workforce pressures risks ‘unfair care’, with longer waits, reduced access and poorer outcomes for some.