The Private GP Forum

CQC Registration & Inspections

Preparing for and excelling in CQC evaluations

What is clinical governance, and why is it important in private practice?

What role do conferences and workshops play in CPD for private GPs?

How do I establish referral networks with specialists and hospitals?

What types of insurance are essential for a private GP practice?

How does private practice affect my existing NHS indemnity coverage?

How can I secure funding or loans to start my private practice?

What are the tax implications of running a private GP service?

What are the regulations regarding advertising medical services as a private GP?

How do I ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in my private practice?

What are the implications of the Health and Social Care Act for private GPs?

How do I obtain a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for my private practice?

What are the legal requirements for setting up a private GP practice in the UK?

How do I stay updated with the latest developments in private healthcare?

How do I ensure data security and patient confidentiality in digital communications?

What are the accessibility requirements for private medical practices?

How do I address issues of equity and access in private healthcare?

What are the ethical considerations when transitioning NHS patients to private care?

How do I handle conflicts of interest in private practice?

As a private GP, are there systems that can help prepare for my CQC inspection?

Can I take paper notes for my private general practice?

Do private GPs need to charge VAT?

How do I order private immunisations?

Do I need a health and safety poster in my private GP practice?

Do I need COSHH as a private GP?

What immunisations do my staff need?

Do I need different CQC registration depending on the service I am delivering?

Why is the CQC valuable for private GP?

Why does the CQC inspect private GP practices?

How long does CQC registration take for my private GP service?

How do I register my private service with the CQC?

As a private GP, will the CQC want to inspect me?

Do I need to be registered with the CQC as a private GP?

Do I need to register my private GP service separately?

Does the CQC inspect private GP practices?

Do I have to register with the ICO if I am practicing as a private GP?

What are practising privileges as a private GP?

Should I set up a company for my private practice?

How do I get my appraisal and re-validation as a private GP?

Which private services can I offer to patients registered at my practice?

Where should I get private GP indemnity?

What is the IDF (Independent Doctors Federation)?

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