Anyone who provides regulated social care services in the UK must complete a declaration of compliance. This is a declaration that the provider is meeting the requirements of the Care and Quality Commission (CQC) Regulations.
The declaration of compliance must be completed by the provider and the registered manager.
What are the requirements?
The requirements of the declaration of compliance are set out in the Care and Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2014.
The regulations require that the provider:
has a registered manager;
has a registered manager who is fit and proper;
has appropriate policies and procedures in place;
has a safe and suitable premises;
has the necessary staff with the requisite skills and training;
is providing care in accordance with the relevant code of practice;
has a complaints procedure in place; and
has appropriate insurance in place.
When do I need to complete a declaration of compliance?
The declaration of compliance must be completed before the provider starts to provide regulated social care services.
The declaration must be completed again if there is a change in the provider, registered manager or the provision of regulated social care services.
Where can I find the declaration of compliance?
The declaration of compliance is available on the CQC website.