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Duty of Candour checklist

A free Duty of Candour checklist following the steps in Regulation 20 after a notifiable safety incident.

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Last reviewed: 8 October 2026. This guidance reflects CQC information available at the date above — always refer to cqc.org.uk for current regulatory requirements.

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Registered managers, nominated individuals

Relevant regulations

  • Regulation 20: Duty of candour

CQC quality statements

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  • Incident investigation template
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