Under the Health and Social Care Act (2008), from 1 April 2013 all providers of NHS general practice (and other primary medical services) must be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
People have a right to expect safe, high quality care. As a regulator of health and social care in England, CQC plays a vital role in making sure that care services meet those expectations.
All registered GP providers are now legally required to meet the national standards of quality and safety.
Care Quality Commission Standards for GP practice Booklet pdf
CQC 2 of 2 Report 18/11/19