Why CQC Registration Support Matters More Than Ever
The Care Quality Commission now rejects 90% of applications before they even reach assessment. With registration timelines extending beyond six months and stricter scrutiny at every stage, getting your CQC application right first time has never been more critical—or more challenging.
One rejected application can cost you 6-12 months in delays, thousands in lost revenue, and the stress of starting again from scratch. That’s why having expert CQC registration support isn’t just helpful—it’s essential for success.
At Cura Compliance UK, we have a 100% success rate in securing CQC registrations. With over 30 years of combined experience, we guide healthcare providers through every stage of the registration process, turning complex regulatory requirements into approved registrations.
Complete End-to-End CQC Registration Support
Starting or expanding a care service in England means registering with the Care Quality Commission. The process is rigorous, time-consuming, and increasingly difficult to navigate alone. We provide comprehensive support from your initial application strategy through to final approval, ensuring your application is clear, complete, and compliant first time.
Whether you’re opening a domiciliary care agency, residential care home, supported living service, independent clinic, or specialist healthcare facility, our experienced team guides you through the entire CQC registration journey with confidence and clarity.
Did CQC Rejected your Application?
If your CQC application has been rejected, don’t panic, we help you understand the reasons, fix the gaps, and rebuild a strong, compliant resubmission. Our CQC registration support includes evidence checks, policy updates, statement reviews, and interview preparation, helping you move from rejection to approval with confidence and clarity.
How Do We Help
Our CQC Registration Services Include:
Application Strategy & Planning We map your regulated activities, locations, and manager requirements in line with CQC’s registration rules, ensuring you apply for the correct activities from the outset. Getting this wrong causes costly delays and rejections.
Document Preparation & Review We draft or refine your Statement of Purpose, governance policies, safer recruitment packs, training matrices, and risk assessments. Our documents meet CQC standards and reflect how your specific service will operate—not generic templates that trigger instant rejection.
Form Completion & Evidence Checks We assemble the right CQC forms and supporting evidence, conducting pre-submission completeness checks to reduce avoidable rejections. With the CQC now rejecting applications for minor errors like outdated DBS checks or mismatched addresses, thoroughness matters.
Registered Manager Interview Preparation We provide interview coaching, evidence collation, and role clarity aligned to “Well-Led” expectations. Poor interview performance is now a leading cause of application refusal—we ensure your manager can confidently articulate regulatory knowledge.
Rejection Recovery & Resubmission Support If your CQC application has been rejected, we help you understand the reasons, fix the gaps, and rebuild a strong, compliant resubmission. Our support includes evidence checks, policy updates, statement reviews, and appeal guidance.
Our 3-Steps CQC Registration Process
Step One - Documentation Preparation - 10 days delivery
🔹 Support and completion of LD form and support with interview (if applicable)
🔹Premium Business Plan with 2 years monthly financials, market analysis, marketing plan, graphs and statistics
🔹Registration Policies and Procedures
🔹 Support with Insurance Quote
🔹 Support with ICO
🔹 Support with Financial Viability Statement
Step Two - Application Submission - 10 days delivery
🔹Support and completion of New Provider form
🔹Support and completion of New Registered Manager form
🔹Support and completion of Personal Care form (if applicable)
🔹 Support and completion of LD form (if applicable)
🔹 Statement of Purpose
🔹Final review and submission of the application
We ensure that all is in place to submit the application and pass CQC checks
Step Three - Interview Preparation - planned around CQC interview dates.
🔹Completion of Additional Documentation (depending of service type)
🔹Guidelines to build up company compliance
🔹 2h Registered Manager Mock Interview + Feedbacks
🔹 Resources to prepare for the interview
🔹 Nominated individual Mock interview (optional)
🔹 Location readiness support (optional)
🔹support with CQC requests as needed
Key Documents You Need
The CQC assesses whether you are “fit” to provide the activities you apply for and whether you can meet regulations and quality expectations. This includes evaluating your legal entity, locations, Statement of Purpose, governance, staffing, and how you will keep people safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led.
Essential documents for successful registration include:
Statement of Purpose – A comprehensive document explaining what you do, where you do it, who for, and how you’ll meet regulatory requirements. This isn’t a marketing document; it’s evidence of operational capability.
Governance Policies and Procedures – Robust, service-specific policies covering safeguarding, health and safety, infection control, medicines management, complaints, consent, confidentiality, and quality assurance.
Financial Viability Evidence – Business plan, cash flow projections, and evidence that you have sufficient resources to operate safely and sustainably.
Safer Recruitment Evidence – DBS checks, employment histories, references, and recruitment procedures demonstrating you only employ fit and proper persons.
Leadership Role Descriptions – Clear descriptions for Registered Manager and Nominated Individual roles, showing you understand responsibilities and accountability structures.
Not sure which forms apply to your service? We guide you through exactly what’s needed for your specific regulated activities and locations.
Type of Services We Support
We specialise in helping all types of care providers register with the Care Quality Commission successfully:
Domiciliary Care Agencies
Home care services providing personal care, medication support, and daily living assistance in people’s homes.
Residential and Elderly Care Homes
Care homes providing accommodation, personal care, and support for elderly residents or those with care needs.
Supported Living Services
Accommodation and support services enabling people to live independently in their own homes or shared settings.
Independent Healthcare Clinics
Private GP practices, specialist clinics, diagnostic centres, and treatment facilities.
Dental Practices
Private dental surgeries and specialist dental clinics requiring CQC registration.
Ambulance Services
Patient transport and emergency ambulance services requiring regulated activity registration.
Whatever your service type, we have the expertise to guide you through the specific requirements and help you achieve registration approval.
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Review our CQC support packages
Domiciliary Care CQC Registration
Supported Living Registration
Supported Living (LD)
£1795
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1395
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Guaranteed Registration or FREE resubmission
Private Clinics / GP's / Virtual Clinics
Gp or Independent Clinics
£2095
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1795
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Guaranteed Registration or FREE resubmission
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CQC Registration – Residential and Nursing Homes
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CQC Registration – Independent Clinic / GP Practices
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CQC Registration – Home Care (Domiciliary Care) Agency
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CQC Registration Myth-Busting
Myth 1: “CQC registration only takes a few months.”
Fact: While the CQC suggests that registration can take a few months, in reality, due to ongoing backlogs, the process currently takes between 6 to 10 months. This includes internal CQC delays and waiting times for interviews. Planning ahead and starting early is essential.
Myth 2: “I need to hire staff before getting registered.”
Fact: No, you don’t need staff in place before registration. In fact, we recommend holding off on recruitment until after your application passes Stage 1 and is assigned to a CQC registration inspector—usually within 10 weeks. To keep your costs low, consider hiring bank or zero-hour staff instead of full-time employees initially.
Myth 3: “I must have a full set of policies and procedures before my CQC interview.”
Fact: You’re only required to have registration-specific policies to pass the CQC interview. While having a full set of operational policies is useful for service delivery, it’s not a mandatory requirement at this stage. We help you prioritise what’s essential for registration
Myth 4: “I’m applying for supported living – but I can’t get contracts until I have clients.”
Fact: Once you receive your CQC registration, you can start bidding for local authority tenders. This is one of the most effective ways to secure supported living contracts. At Cura Compliance, we also provide tender support services to help you win those bids
Myth 5: “All consultants offer the same support during the CQC process.”
Fact: Not all consultants offer the same level of support. At Cura Compliance UK, we pride ourselves on being available 24/7—including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. We respond immediately to CQC queries, helping you stay ahead during critical stages.
Myth 6: “I don’t need to know my application or policies during the interview.”
Fact: CQC expects the Nominated Individual and Registered Manager to be fully familiar with the application and all submitted documents. Knowing your policies, procedures, and service model is essential to pass the fit-person interview.
Myth 7: “If I fail the interview, that’s the end.”
Fact: Not necessarily. CQC offers four outcomes:
Fit for the role.
Fit with recommendations or restrictions.
Not yet fit – further interview scheduled.
Not fit – new application required.
At Cura Compliance, we aim to prevent failures through top-quality documents and 1-to-1 preparation. But we also support clients through repeat interviews when needed.
