CQC Support for Practitioners
Understanding your Care Quality Commission obligations before you begin private practice
Regulatory clarity is the foundation of confident private practice. Before you see your first private patient, it is worth understanding exactly where you stand with the Care Quality Commission, and what, if anything, you are required to do.
At 23 Harley Street, we hold our own CQC registration as a premises.
Our practice manager Terry is available for a free, no-obligation guidance call to help practitioners understand their individual obligations clearly. This is not a regulatory advisory service, and it is not a sales call. It is a straightforward conversation to help you move forward with confidence.
Does the 23 Harley Street CQC Registration Cover Me?
This is the question practitioners ask most often, and the answer is important to understand clearly.
The CQC registration held by 23 Harley Street applies to the premises, not to individual practitioners using the rooms. If you are carrying out regulated activities as defined by the Health and Social Care Act 2008, such as treatment of disease, diagnostic procedures, or surgical procedures; you will need to hold your own CQC registration, applied for in your own name or through your own practice entity.
Practising regulated activities without the correct registration carries significant professional and legal risk. Getting this right before you begin is not optional.
Do I Need CQC Registration?
Whether you require individual CQC registration depends on the regulated activities you carry out, not simply your professional title. As a general guide:
Practitioners who typically require their own CQC registration
Physicians conducting treatment or diagnostic procedures. Private GPs delivering ongoing care. Aesthetic practitioners performing certain regulated procedures.
Practitioners who often do not require individual CQC registration
Psychotherapists and counsellors. Physiotherapists and osteopaths. Many talking therapists and coaches operating outside the scope of regulated activities.
Applying for CQC Registration: What to Expect
For practitioners who do require their own registration, the process involves submitting a formal application to the Care Quality Commission, demonstrating compliance with the relevant fundamental standards, and in some cases designating a Registered Manager.
The timeline varies, but applications typically take several months from submission to confirmation. It is strongly advisable to begin the process early, ideally before you intend to start practising. Commencing regulated activities before registration is confirmed is not permissible.
Why Practising From CQC Registered Premises Matters
Even where a practitioner’s own registration is the primary requirement, choosing to practise from premises that are themselves CQC registered carries real professional advantages.
CQC registered premises have been assessed against the Commission’s fundamental standards, covering safety, effectiveness, dignity, and leadership. For practitioners who are themselves registered, working from registered premises supports the coherence of their compliance framework and offers patients an additional layer of assurance.
At 23 Harley Street, the premises registration is in place. Practitioners arrive to a clinical environment that has already met national standards.
Book a Free Guidance Call
Terry is our practice manager at 23 Harley Street and personally handles all practitioner enquiries.
She is familiar with the regulatory landscape and speaks with practitioners at every stage, from those who are entirely new to private practice to those relocating an established London base.
A guidance call typically covers:
- What the application process involves and how long it takes.
- How 23 Harley Street can support your compliance framework as a registered premises.
- Any questions you have about establishing your practice here.
The call is free, there is no obligation, and it takes no more than 20 minutes.
Already Registered?
Enquire About Our Rooms
If your CQC position is already clear and you are ready to explore consulting room options at 23 Harley Street, we would be glad to show you what is available.
Flexible licence terms start from £55 per month, with full reception support and use of the Harley Street practice address included.
FAQs
No. The CQC registration held by 23 Harley Street applies to the premises, not to individual practitioners. If you are carrying out regulated activities, you will need your own registration. Terry offers free guidance calls to help you understand your individual position.
Many psychotherapists and counsellors practise outside the scope of CQC regulated activities and do not require individual registration. However, this depends on the specific nature of your work. We recommend speaking with Terry to confirm your position before commencing practice.
Applications typically take several months from submission to confirmation. It is advisable to begin the process as early as possible, well in advance of your intended start date. Terry can help you understand what is involved and how to approach the application.
If your work falls within the scope of regulated activities, you should not commence practice until your registration is confirmed. Terry can help you plan your timeline so that your room licence and registration align as smoothly as possible.
Yes, entirely. There is no obligation attached. Terry speaks with practitioners at every stage of their journey, and the call is simply designed to help you move forward with clarity.
Regulatory confidence and a prestigious London base are not separate considerations.
At 23 Harley Street, both are within reach. To speak with us or explore what is available, visit our contact page or register your interest directly at practitioner registration.