A complete suite of CQC-aligned policy templates covering all regulated activities — professionally written, inspection-ready and fully editable for your service.
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CQC policy templates are written documents that set out how your service will meet the CQC Fundamental Standards across each regulated activity. They form the documentary evidence base that CQC inspectors review to assess whether your service is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
Every independent healthcare provider registered with the CQC must have documented policies and procedures in place before registration is granted. Our CQC policy templates are written by experienced healthcare professionals and compliance specialists who understand exactly what CQC inspectors look for — and how to present your evidence clearly and compliantly.
Our templates are organised by CQC key question and regulated activity, making it straightforward to build a complete, inspection-ready policy suite.
Medicines management, infection control, safeguarding, risk assessment, lone working and emergency procedures.
Clinical governance, evidence-based practice, staff training, supervision and clinical audit policies.
Consent, dignity and respect, patient communication, end of life care and person-centred care policies.
Complaints, patient feedback, access and waiting times, reasonable adjustments and equality policies.
Governance framework, quality assurance, duty of candour, whistleblowing and leadership policies.
Activity-specific policies for diagnostic and screening, treatment of disease, surgical procedures and nursing care.
Our CQC policy templates are structured around the CQC's current inspection methodology, including the single assessment framework. They are written to provide the evidence that inspectors need under each quality statement, reducing the risk of gaps being identified during inspection.
All templates are aligned to the Health and Social Care Act 2008 Regulated Activities Regulations 2014, the CQC Fundamental Standards and relevant NICE guidelines, professional standards and statutory guidance.
Whether you are applying for CQC registration for the first time or maintaining compliance for an existing registered service, our templates provide the documentary foundation for a robust, inspection-ready compliance system. Pair them with our CQC inspection preparation service for complete readiness.
We provide a full suite covering all regulated activities — clinical governance, medicines management, infection prevention and control, safeguarding, consent, record keeping, complaints, risk management, duty of candour and more.
The number depends on your regulated activities. At a minimum, CQC expects policies covering all five key questions. The Compliance Clinic can advise on the specific policy requirements for your service.
Yes. Our templates are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect current CQC guidance, inspection frameworks and changes to the Health and Social Care Act 2008 Regulated Activities Regulations.
Yes. Our templates can be adapted for multiple locations and service types. For complex multi-site requirements, we also offer a bespoke documentation service.
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