Regulatory bodies and their role

Question 1

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Answer 1

registers providers
can take action
monitor and rate services
ensure health and care services provide safe, effective care
independent

Question 2

Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Answer 2

improve health and safety in work places
inspect workplaces following incident (non clinical related)
ensure health and safety regulations are adhered to
national independent regulator

Question 3

General Dental Council (GDC)

Answer 3

uk wide regulator
protect individuals safety
maintain public confidence
set standards
register qualified professionals
ensure quality of dental education

Question 4

Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Answer 4

register professionals
ensure professionals have knowledge and skills
set education standards
investigate reported incidents

Question 5

Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)

Answer 5

can take action if professionals don’t meet standards
register professionals
set standards for education, training and practice
regulate a range of health professionals (OT, SALT, dietitians)

Question 6

Office for standards in education, children’s services and skills (OFSTED)

Answer 6

requirement to register with CQC where regulated activities take place
responsible for regulating children homes under the care standards act

Question 7

Information Commissioners Office (ICO)

Answer 7

promote and support information rights in the public interest and data privacy
carry out audits and advisory visits