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CQC registration checklist

CQC registration checks that a provider has the right people, premises (where relevant) and systems to deliver safe, good-quality care. This checklist brings together what applicants commonly prepare. It is not an official CQC list — always follow CQC's current application guidance.

MyCareCompliance brings practical CQC audits, evidence, workforce oversight and improvement actions into one platform for adult social care providers.

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Last reviewed: 28 September 2026. Independent guidance from AJG Advisory — not official CQC guidance. Always check the official sources listed below for current requirements.

Who it applies to

Organisations and individuals applying to register a regulated activity, such as personal care or accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care.

People

Nominated individual (for organisations) with suitable experience
Registered manager applicant, with their own application
DBS checks for the applicant roles

Documents

Statement of purpose
Evidence of the legal entity and insurance
Policies and procedures relevant to your service
Business plan and financial viability evidence where requested

Systems you should be able to describe

How you will assess needs and plan care
How you will recruit, train and supervise staff
How you will audit quality and act on findings
How you will handle complaints, safeguarding and incidents

Practical checklist

Regulated activities identified correctly
Statement of purpose complete
Nominated individual and registered manager ready
DBS checks completed for applicants
Policies adopted
Governance and audit approach can be explained
Insurance and company documents to hand

How MyCareCompliance can help

AJG Advisory offers consultant support with registration preparation. After registration, MyCareCompliance holds your policies, audits and evidence so the systems you described are visible in practice. We do not guarantee registration.

Official sources

MyCareCompliance is founded by Jack Green, ACC Accredited Care Consultant, with over 10 years in adult social care and registered manager experience. Read Jack’s background.

See how the platform organises this work

Genuine product screenshots using demo data. Scores show internal assurance, not CQC ratings. Features vary by plan.

Compliance Centre showing overall score and domain ratings for a care service — Compliance Centre — one snapshot of where the service stands today.

Audit register listing scheduled and completed CQC audits with due dates — Audit programme — scheduled, completed and overdue audits in one register.

Improvement action plan with owners, priorities and due dates — Improvement plan — findings become actions with an owner and a deadline.

Workforce compliance records showing DBS, right to work and training expiry status — Workforce compliance — DBS, right to work, training and supervision expiry.

Need to manage this in your service?

Use MyCareCompliance to organise audits, actions, evidence and governance in one place. 7 days free, then from £24.99 per month for the whole organisation, inclusive of VAT. Features vary by plan.

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MyCareCompliance does not guarantee a CQC rating or inspection outcome.