Independent guidance for England · Content version: 1 November 2026Pre-launch review
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New provider applications use forms and email

CQC's current forms guidance requires new-provider applications, related manager applications and supporting documents to be submitted together by email. The provider portal is not the new-registration route. Incomplete or incorrect applications can be rejected; resubmissions do not retain their queue position.

Current guidance
EnglandContent version: 1 November 2026Independent guidance

Who this affects

  • New providers
  • Proposed registered managers
  • Providers preparing an application

What to do now

  • Download the latest forms and service-specific supporting-document list.
  • Check that the application and statement of purpose describe the same service.
  • Use the correct submission address and preserve the complete submission record.

Sources and dates

  1. cqc.org.uk — Provider application forms (opens in a new tab)
  2. cqc.org.uk — Changes to how you register cqc (opens in a new tab)

Source/update date: 2026-08-25. Content version: 1 November 2026. Next scheduled content review: 1 December 2026.

Read the status first. A consultation, announcement or pilot does not by itself change a legal obligation. Use the linked source to confirm the requirement that applies to your service.
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