CQC (Care Quality Commission) section 31 is a regulation that states that any provider of health or social care services must be registered with the CQC in order to operate legally in England. This includes both private and public sector providers, as well as those who provide care services in people’s homes.
The CQC is the regulator for health and social care in England, and their job is to make sure that all providers of care services meet certain standards. These standards are set out in the Health and Social Care Act 2008, and cover things like the quality and safety of care, the dignity and respect of patients, and the rights of patients to have access to information about their care.
Section 31 of the Health and Social Care Act requires all providers of health and social care services to be registered with the CQC, and to comply with the standards that they set. This is to make sure that everyone who receives care receives a service that is safe, effective, compassionate and of high quality.
If you are thinking of using a health or social care service, you can check whether or not they are registered with the CQC on their website. You can also read reports about the quality of care that they provide, and see how they compare to other providers of care.