When Do I Notify CQC?

Missed or late notifications are a common issue at inspection. This free one-page guide shows exactly what you must tell CQC about, and when.

Inside, you’ll find:

·       Deaths and serious injuries

·       Abuse and allegations of abuse

·       Police incidents

·       Deprivation of liberty (DoLS) outcomes

·       Events that stop your service running safely

·       Absence of the registered manager, and changes to your registration

It also includes a simple three-step check and a reminder of the other bodies you may need to tell. Print it and keep it in the office.

1 page · Updated October 2026