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Shilraj Kishorsinh Jadeja

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Shilraj Kishorsinh Jadeja
CQC

Aesthetic Practitioner

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(50 reviews)
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London SE18 4LS, United Kingdom
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Miss Amanda Day

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Miss Amanda Day
CQC

Aesthetic Practitioner

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(7 reviews)
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Tunbridge Wells TN4 8RA, United Kingdom
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Dr James Dean Dr Keli Thorsteinsson And Freyja Medical Dermatology And Aesthetics Clinical Team

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Dr James Dean Dr
CQC

Dermatologist

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(59 reviews)
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Nantwich CW5 8LR, United Kingdom
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Amanda Azzopardi

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Amanda Azzopardi
Save Face

Level 7Ãaccredited Derma Medical

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(3 reviews)
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Buckley CH7 2AF, United Kingdom
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Dr Fareeha Faisal

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Dr Fareeha Faisal
CQC

Dermatologist

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(1 reviews)
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Preston PR3 5LD, United Kingdom
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Care Quality Commission Cqc

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and adult social care services in England, tasked with ensuring that providers deliver safe, effective, compassionate, and high‑quality care. It registers, monitors, inspects and rates health and social care services, and publishes findings to help the public make informed choices and drive improvements. It was established by the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and began operating in 2009.

Overview

Founded Year: 2009
Founder: Established by the UK Government under the Health and Social Care Act 2008
Purpose: To regulate, inspect and promote improvements in health and adult social care services, ensuring services meet statutory standards and protect the rights and welfare of people who use them.

Governing Body

Organisation Name: Care Quality Commission
Company Status: Executive non‑departmental public body of the UK Department of Health and Social Care
Regulatory Status: Statutory regulator of health and social care services in England
Industry Standing: Principal statutory health and social care regulator in England with national oversight and enforcement powers

Eligibility Criteria

Who Can Apply: Any health or adult social care provider seeking to operate regulated activities in England
Requirements:
Submit a registration application demonstrating ab...Designate a registered manager and nominated indiv...Provide details of regulated activities and locati...
Restrictions:
Providers must meet statutory fitness and safety s...

Judging Criteria

Evaluation Factors:
Assessment of whether providers meet fundamental standards of careProvider compliance with statutory regulationsInspection outcomes across key quality domains (safe, effective, caring, responsive, well‑led)

Categories

Available Categories:
Health and social care service types including hospitals, GP practices, dental services, care homes, community services, home care, mental health services and more

Accreditation Requirements

Inspection Required: Yes – providers undergo periodic inspections and monitoring to assess compliance with statutory standards
Documentation Required:
Registration application formsStatements of purpose and service descriptionsEvidence of policies, procedures, staffing and qua...
Compliance Standards:
Fundamental standards of quality and safety as def...
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Verification Process

Public Register: CQC maintains a publicly searchable register of all registered health and adult social care services, including ratings and inspection reports
Certificate Validation Method: Inspection reports and ratings published on cqc.org.uk confirm provider status and compliance
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Renewal & Compliance

Renewal Frequency:
  • Regulation is ongoing with periodic inspections
  • Providers must maintain compliance continuously
CPD Requirements: No direct CPD requirement, but registered individuals must meet professional registration development standards as applicable
Audit Process: CQC performance data review, inspections and ongoing monitoring of provider compliance
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Benefits

Reputation: CQC registration and positive inspection ratings enhance public trust in regulated health and social care services
Patient Trust Impact: Independent oversight by CQC provides transparency and confidence that services meet legal quality and safety standards

Patient Safety Impact

Mechanisms of Protection:
Inspections that assess and enforce compliance with safety and quality standardsPublication of ratings and reports to inform public choiceRegulatory action including warnings, enforcement notices and registration restrictions
Limitations:
Ratings represent performance at a point in time; inspections may not capture all performance nuance between visits

Comparison with Other Bodies

Comparable Entities:
Healthcare Improvement Scotland (regulator in Scotland)Healthcare Inspectorate WalesRegulation and Quality Improvement Authority (Northern Ireland)
Key Differences:
CQC is specific to England, while other UK nations have separate regulators under distinct statutory frameworks

Industry Recognition

Media Mentions:
CQC’s annual reports and State of Care findings are widely discussed in national health media
Endorsements:
Credibility Signals:
Statutory status as England’s principal health and social care regulatorMandatory registration requirement for providers before operating

Government Regulation Status

Statutory Backing: Established and mandated under Health and Social Care Act 2008 and associated legislation
Regulated By: Accountable to UK Parliament through the Department of Health and Social Care
Legal Status: Statutory executive non‑departmental public body with legal enforcement powers

Frequently Asked Questions