You may need to register your private GP service with the CQC in order to practice. There are some exemptions to registration which take into consideration how and where you will be working. If you are working within the NHS delivering private GP services, you can check to see if you can gain exemption from CQC regulation. A great resource to help you work this out is a decision tool from the NHS entitled ‘Registration exemption for independent medical practitioners working in private practice’.
It some specific instances, you may be exempt from needing to register with the CQC. You can find out if the exemptions apply to you by reading the following guides (linked at the bottom of this article):
If you are setting up your own private GP practice, you will need to register with the CQC and undergo regular inspections. The CQC offer pre-application advice should you have any questions.
If you are working under practice privileges in a larger organisation, they may provide CQC registration for you. This can vary from organisation to organisation so you will need to check this with them before you begin working for them.
To register your private GP services with the CQC you will need to apply on their website. They do not accept applications via post.
You will need to either use the provider portal or email all your complete application forms and supporting documents them. It can take around 8 hours to submit your application so ensure you set aside plenty of time to do this.
The CQC also offer urgent applications if your service is critical to increasing the capacity in the health and social care system or supporting recovery.
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