Specialist CQC registration support for care providers who need to get it right first time
CQC registration takes three to six months, and there is no fee to apply, although CQC charges an annual regulatory fee once you are registered. Our CQC registration support covers the provider and registered manager applications, the statement of purpose, policies and financial evidence, and then we rehearse the interview with you, from £1,495.
CQC registration has fundamentally changed
CQC now operates a "reject-on-receipt" policy. Any incomplete or inaccurate application is immediately returned and must be cancelled and resubmitted from scratch. Getting it right first time matters more than ever. Read the full briefing →
CQC registration is no longer an administrative formality. Under the new framework and the February 2026 reject-on-receipt rules, approximately 90% of applications are returned at first review for incompleteness or inaccuracy. Each rejection means going to the back of the queue.
That's why getting your application right first time matters more than ever. One rejected application can cost you 6 to 12 months in delays, thousands in lost revenue, and the stress of starting again from scratch. We handle the documentation, evidence and preparation on your behalf so you can focus on delivering outstanding care.
This figure is based on CQC's validation-stage rejection rates and our own analysis of the 9 February 2026 rule changes.
CQC registration support for all regulated services
Whether you're opening your first care service or adding a new regulated activity, choose your service type to see what CQC expects, what we prepare and what it costs.
Domiciliary Care
Home care providers delivering personal care, medication and daily living support in clients' own homes. Subject to specific reforms since July 2025.
See what’s includedSupported Living
A distinct model from a care home: people live in their own tenancy with personal care delivered separately. Now subject to specific documentation requirements.
See what’s includedResidential & Care Homes
Care homes providing accommodation, personal care and support for elderly residents or those with complex care needs.
View the packageOnline GP Services
Online GP and digital doctor services offering remote consultations and prescribing, registered for the regulated activities they carry out.
See what’s includedIndependent Clinics & GP Practices
Private GP surgeries, specialist clinics, diagnostic centres and treatment facilities requiring CQC registration.
View the packageDental Practices
Private dental surgeries and specialist dental clinics requiring CQC registration to operate legally.
View the packageAmbulance Services
Patient transport and emergency ambulance services requiring registration for relevant regulated activities.
View the packageHow our CQC registration support works, in 3 steps
Our CQC registration support follows a clear, predictable method with documented deliverables at each stage, so there are no surprises, no scope drift and no hidden hours.
Documentation Preparation
- Learning disability and autism form completion (where applicable)
- Premium business plan with 2-year monthly financial forecasts, market analysis, marketing plan, graphs and statistics
- Full suite of registration policies and procedures
- Insurance quote sourcing and support
- ICO registration support
- Financial Viability Statement support
Application Submission
- New Provider form completion
- New Registered Manager form completion
- Personal Care form (where applicable)
- Learning disability and autism form (where applicable)
- Bespoke Statement of Purpose
- Final review and submission of the application
Interview Preparation
- Service-type-specific supporting documentation
- Compliance build-up guidelines
- 2-hour Registered Manager mock interview with feedback
- Curated interview prep resources
- Nominated Individual mock interview (optional)
- Location readiness support (optional) and ongoing CQC request handling
Trusted by care providers across England
Real testimonials from real registered providers. Names shown with permission.
"I received an outstanding service from Cura to successfully register my care company with the CQC. They provided all the support I needed from start to finish. I am indeed satisfied with their service and would highly recommend them."
"I just wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for your assistance with the preparation of our CQC application. Your expertise and guidance were invaluable in this process."
"The Cura compliance team are knowledgeable, efficient and always available for every question. No regrets about working with this team. Successful registration!"
CQC registration support packages
Four CQC registration support packages, each priced for the regulated activity it covers. All include unlimited free resubmission.
Domiciliary CareCQC Registration
Full registration package for home care providers delivering personal care, not including learning disability or autism services.
- Bespoke Statement of Purpose
- Premium business plan
- Mock interview with feedback
Supported LivingCQC Registration
Specialist registration for supported living services aligned to Right Support, Right Care, Right Culture.
- Supported living Statement of Purpose
- Tenancy and occupancy evidence
- Learning disability and autism form, and specialist policies
Care HomeCQC Registration
Full residential and nursing home registration including all 15 mandatory supporting documents.
- Complete policy suite
- Premises readiness support
- DBS coordination
Private Clinicor GP Practice
CQC registration for private GP surgeries, specialist clinics, diagnostic centres and treatment facilities.
- Clinic-specific documentation
- Clinical governance support
- Regulated activity scoping
All packages subject to terms and conditions. Staged 50/50 payment plans or 10% off for upfront payment available.
We back our work. If CQC rejects or returns your application before it reaches an inspector, we fix it and resubmit at no extra cost, as many times as it takes. Subject to terms and conditions.
Why providers trust our CQC registration support
Four practical reasons our clients come back, and recommend us.
Unlimited free resubmission
If CQC rejects or returns your application before it reaches an inspector, we resubmit free, as many times as it takes. Real accountability, not just promises.
Lived sector experience
Our consultants are care professionals currently working inside the sector: registered managers, QA leads, directors. They live what they advise on.
End-to-end support
We don't disappear at submission. From scoping through to your Registered Manager interview, then into ongoing compliance, we're there throughout.
Interview coaching that lands
Poor Registered Manager interviews are a leading cause of refusal. Our 2-hour mock interview with feedback gets you ready for what CQC will actually ask.
Seven myths about CQC registration
Common misconceptions we hear from new providers, and what the reality actually looks like in 2026.
Myth 1: CQC registration only takes a few months
Myth 2: I need to hire staff before getting registered
Myth 3: I must have a full set of finalised policies before my CQC interview
Myth 4: Supported living, I can't get contracts until I have clients
Myth 5: All consultants offer the same support during the CQC process
Myth 6: I don't need to know my application or policies during the interview
Myth 7: If I fail the interview, that's the end
CQC registration support: your questions
How long does CQC registration take from start to approved?
What does free resubmission cover?
Can you help if my CQC application has already been rejected?
What does the Registered Manager interview involve and how do you prepare us?
How do payment plans work?
Are you covering the new 9 February 2026 rule changes?
Can I bundle CQC registration with other services?
Where are you based and do you support providers UK-wide?
Authoritative sources
Official CQC reference material and our own analysis of the 2026 changes.
Free CQC registration guide and checklist
A 13-page PDF covering home care, supported living, care homes, online GP services and three other types of service. It lists the documents each one needs and the checks to run before you apply.
Get the free guideLet's talk about your CQC registration
No obligation. We give you an honest assessment of your situation and timeline, as well as the CQC registration support you actually need.