The Department of Health and Social Care is amending the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 through the 2026 Amendment Regulations to update CQC (Care Quality Commission) regulatory requirements. The changes affect how regulated health and social care activities are defined and supervised. Draft and final regulations have been published, with impact assessments underway to evaluate the effects on providers and service users.
In response to: Licensing of non-surgical cosmetic procedures
We are seeking your views on what procedures should be in scope of the licensing scheme for non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England.
This consultation is about 3 changes we want to make to rules that the Care Quality Commission will check (CQC for short).
In response to: Changes to regulations relating to the Care Quality Commission
In response to: Changes to regulations relating to the Care Quality Commission
The government seeks views on proposals to amend regulations relating to the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
This consultation is about 3 changes we want to make to rules that the Care Quality Commission will check (CQC for short).
This consultation is about 3 changes we want to make to rules that the Care Quality Commission will check (CQC for short).
The government seeks views on proposals to amend regulations relating to the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
The government seeks views on proposals to amend regulations relating to the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We are seeking your views on what procedures should be in scope of the licensing scheme for non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England.
We are seeking your views on what procedures should be in scope of the licensing scheme for non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England.
In response to: Post-implementation review of regulations relating to the Care Quality Commission
In response to: Post-implementation review of regulations relating to the Care Quality Commission
We're seeking feedback from all providers of a regulated activity that are registered with the Care Quality Commission in England on regulations made under the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
We are seeking views on proposals to reform the regulation of healthcare professionals and to introduce statutory regulation of physician and anaesthesia associates.
These Regulations make provision concerning the consultation that NHS England must conduct prior to publishing the NHS payment scheme.
These Regulations make provision concerning the consultation that NHS England must conduct prior to publishing the NHS payment scheme.
We're seeking feedback from all providers of a regulated activity that are registered with the Care Quality Commission in England on regulations made under the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
We're seeking feedback from all providers of a regulated activity that are registered with the Care Quality Commission in England on regulations made under the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
DHSC is seeking views on the criteria used to make decisions on which health and social care professions should be regulated.
In response to: The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014: extension of…
In response to: The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014: extension of…
A consultation to gather views on the extension of the expiry date of the regulated activities regulations 2014.
A consultation to gather views on the extension of the expiry date of the regulated activities regulations 2014.
A consultation to gather views on the extension of the expiry date of the regulated activities regulations 2014.
We are seeking views on proposals to reform the regulation of healthcare professionals and to introduce statutory regulation of physician and anaesthesia associates.
We are seeking views on proposals to reform the regulation of healthcare professionals and to introduce statutory regulation of physician and anaesthesia associates.
DHSC is seeking views on the criteria used to make decisions on which health and social care professions should be regulated.
We’re seeking views on proposals to reform the regulation system for healthcare professionals in the UK
We're seeking views on the regulation of medical associate professions (MAPs) in the UK.
The Kark Review of the Fit and Proper Persons Requirement will examine the standards set for the redeployment and re-employment of senior managers in the health and adult social care sectors.
Question 11:28:00 Asked by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath: To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the Prime Minister’s criticism of the regulatory framework established under the Health and Social Care Act 2012, what plans they have, if …
We're seeking views on amendments to the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001, to regulate nursing associates in England.
We're seeking views on changes to the regulations on the running of an NHS standard contract (accountable care models).
We’re seeking views on proposals to reform the regulation system for healthcare professionals in the UK
We're seeking views on proposals to amend regulations so that the Care Quality Commission (CQC) will rate all providers of regulated activities, with a few exceptions.
We're seeking views on amendments to the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001, to regulate nursing associates in England.
We're seeking views on the regulation of medical associate professions (MAPs) in the UK.
We're seeking views on proposals to amend regulations so that the Care Quality Commission (CQC) will rate all providers of regulated activities, with a few exceptions.
We're seeking views on changes to the regulations on the running of an NHS standard contract (accountable care models).
We’re seeking views on proposals to reform the regulation system for healthcare professionals in the UK
We're seeking views on amendments to the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001, to regulate nursing associates in England.
We're seeking views on the regulation of medical associate professions (MAPs) in the UK.
We're seeking views on proposals to amend regulations so that the Care Quality Commission (CQC) will rate all providers of regulated activities, with a few exceptions.
Seeks views on proposed changes to Care Quality Commission (CQC) performance assessment regulations to include ratings for additional sectors.
We're seeking views on changes to the regulations on the running of an NHS standard contract (accountable care models).
Regulatory provisions for the government’s business impact target to reduce regulation on business.
Second Reading 10:06:00 Moved by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Lab): My Lords, I draw the House’s attention to my role as a trustee of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. We are indeed fortunate in this country in the quality …
Seeks views on the proposed changes to the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s midwifery regulation and fitness to practise processes.
Seeks views on proposed changes to Care Quality Commission (CQC) performance assessment regulations to include ratings for additional sectors.
Seeks views on proposed changes to Care Quality Commission (CQC) performance assessment regulations to include ratings for additional sectors.
Seeks views on the proposed changes to the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s midwifery regulation and fitness to practise processes.
First Reading 11:38:00 A Bill to require Her Majesty’s Government to introduce a Bill to regulate health and social care professions. The Bill was introduced by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
Seeks views on the proposed changes to the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s midwifery regulation and fitness to practise processes.
Seeks views on plans to give Care Quality Commission (CQC) powers to set fees for the cost of all aspects of its comprehensive inspections.
Seeks views on plans to give Care Quality Commission (CQC) powers to set fees for the cost of all aspects of its comprehensive inspections.
Seeks views on plans to give Care Quality Commission (CQC) powers to set fees for the cost of all aspects of its comprehensive inspections.
First Reading 15:07:00 A Bill to require Her Majesty’s Government to introduce a Bill to regulate health and social care professions. The Bill was introduced by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
Seeks views on how non-medical public health specialists will be regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Seeks views on draft regulations to make it a requirement for health and care providers rated by CQC to display their performance ratings.
Seeks views on how non-medical public health specialists will be regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Seeks views on draft regulations to make it a requirement for health and care providers rated by CQC to display their performance ratings.
Seeks views on draft regulations to make it a requirement for health and care providers rated by CQC to display their performance ratings.
Seeks views on how non-medical public health specialists will be regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Motion to Approve 17:01:00 Moved by Earl Howe: That the draft Order laid before the House on 5 July be approved. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health (Earl Howe): My Lords, we had many debates in this House …
Motion to Approve 15:38:00 Moved By Earl Howe: That the draft order laid before the House on 14 January be approved. Relevant document: 18th Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, considered in Grand Committee on 27 February . …
Considered in Grand Committee 16:20:00 Moved By Earl Howe: That the Grand Committee do report to the House that it has considered the Health and Social Care Act 2012 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2013. Relevant documents: 16th Report from the Joint …
Question 15:23:00 Asked By Baroness Deech: To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have any plans for post-legislative scrutiny of the Health and Social Care Act 2012. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health (Earl Howe): My Lords, all …
18:46:00 Nic Dakin (Scunthorpe) (Lab): It is fitting that just before the recess I should be presenting a petition against the Health and Social Care Bill, as it has dominated our proceedings in recent days. I commend in particular Karen …
Returned from the Commons The Bill was returned from the Commons with the Lords amendments agreed to. House adjourned at 10.17 pm.
E mergency debate (Standing Order No. 24 ) 15:44:00 Andy Burnham (Leigh) (Lab): I beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of whether the House should defer consideration of Lords Amendments to the Health and Social Care …
Consideration of Lords amendments Mr Speaker: I must draw the House’s attention to the fact that financial privilege is involved in Lords amendments 7, 21, 35, 132 to 141, 181, 189, 192, 198, 243, 244, 253, 265, 288, 290, 291, …
Petition 15:07:00 Lord Owen: My Lords, I beg leave to present a Petition from 38 Degrees, which prays that, in considering the matter of the NHS risk register, noble Lords remember that risks posed to our NHS by the Health …
Third Reading 15:08:00 Moved by Earl Howe: That the Bill be now read a third time. Amendment to the Motion Moved by Lord Owen: To leave out from “that” to the end and insert “the Bill be not read a …
Application for emergency debate (Standing Order No. 24 ) 15:35:00 Andy Burnham (Leigh) (Lab): I seek leave to propose that the House should discuss a specific and important matter that I believe should have urgent consideration—namely, whether the House of …
Report (7th Day) Relevant documents: 18th and 22nd Reports from the Constitution Committee 11:06:00 Amendment 240 Moved by 240: After Clause 207, insert the following new Clause— “Power to regulate health care support workers in England (1) The Nursing and …
Report (7th Day) (Continued) 15:03:00 Schedule 19 : The Health and Social Care Information Centre Amendment 258A Moved by 258A: Schedule 19, page 424, line 17, leave out “the exercise of its functions” and insert “any function exercisable by it …
Mr Speaker: We come now to the main business and to the Opposition motion in the name of the Leader of the Opposition. It might be helpful if I inform the House that I have selected the amendment in the …
Private Notice Question 15:07:00 Asked By Baroness Royall of Blaisdon: To ask Her Majesty's Government, in light of the decision of the information tribunal last week, whether they will publish the risk register associated with the Health and Social Care …
Report (6th Day) Relevant documents: 18th and 22nd Reports from the Constitution Committee . 11:38:00 Amendment 217A has been retabled as Amendment 292A. Clause 149 : Interpretation and consequential amendments Amendment 218 Moved by 218: Clause 149, page 148, line …
20:19:00 Tom Blenkinsop (Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland) (Lab): To the House of Commons, this petition of residents of the United Kingdom, collected in Marton, Coulby Newham, Guisborough, Saltburn and Redcar over a period of one week, amounts to more …
Report (5th Day) Relevant documents: 18th and 22nd Reports from the Constitution Committee . 15:08:00 Amendment 163AA Moved by 163AA: Before Clause 60, insert the following new Clause— “PART 2AStandards of adult social careSecretary of State duty as to the …
Report (4th Day) Relevant documents: 18th and 22nd Reports from the Constitution Committee 15:39:00 Clause 22 : The NHS Commissioning Board: further provision Amendment 71 Moved by 71: Clause 22, page 24, line 27, at end insert— “( ) For …
Report (4th Day) (Continued) 20:45:00 Clause 51 : Secretary of State's duty to keep health service functions under review Amendment 141 Moved by 141: Clause 51, page 83, line 26, at end insert “and its Healthwatch England committee” Baroness Cumberlege: …
Statement 20:50:00 The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health (Earl Howe): My Lords, I shall now repeat as a Statement the Answer given by my right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Health to an Urgent Question tabled …
15:32:00 Andy Burnham (Leigh) (Lab): ( Urgent Question) : To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the Health and Social Care Bill following a letter from the Deputy Prime Minister to MPs …
Report (3rd Day) Relevant documents: 18th and 22nd Reports from the Constitution Committee 15:15:00 Clause 19 : Regulations as to the exercise of functions by the Board or clinical commissioning groups Amendment 38A Moved by 38A: Clause 19, page 14, …
Report (3rd Day) (Continued) 20:29:00 Amendment 49A Moved by 49A: Clause 22, page 17, line 38, at end insert— “Patients’ interests to be treated as paramount The Board must, so far as resources allow, exercise its functions on the basis …
Andrew George (St Ives) (LD): 11. If he will withdraw the Health and Social Care Bill. The Minister of State, Department of Health (Mr Simon Burns): No, Sir. Andrew George: I respect the Minister, but massive opposition to the Bill …
Mr Stephen Hepburn (Jarrow) (Lab): 15. What recent representations he has received from health care professionals on the Health and Social Care Bill. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health (Anne Milton): The Government have received a wide range of …
Report (2nd Day) 15:18:00 Clause 6 : The Secretary of State's duty as to education and training Amendment 13 Moved by 13: Clause 6, page 3, line 28, at end insert— “(1A) Any arrangements made with a person under this …
Report (2nd Day) (Continued) 20:31:00 Schedule 1 : The National Health Service Commissioning Board Amendment 20 Moved by 20: Schedule 1, page 275, line 13, at end insert “with the consent of the Health Select Committee of the House of …
Report (1st Day) 15:36:00 Relevant documents: 18th and 22nd Reports from the Constitution Committee. Motion Moved by Earl Howe: That the Report be now received. Lord Owen: My Lords, before the House agrees that the Report should be received, I …
Report (1st Day) (Continued) 20:35:00 Amendment 6 Moved by 6: After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause— “The Secretary of State’s duty as to the NHS Constitution After section 1A of the National Health Service Act 2006 insert—“1AA Duty …
Order of Consideration Motion 15:38:00 Moved By Earl Howe: That the amendments for the Report stage be marshalled and considered in the following order: Clauses 1 to 8, Schedule 1, Clauses 9 to 24, Schedule 2, Clauses 25 to 50, …
Question 11:06:00 Asked by Baroness Thornton: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what were the estimated costs of implementing the Health and Social Care Bill when it was originally introduced to the House of Commons one year ago, and whether they …
Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd) (Lab): 11. What recent representations he has received on the Health and Social Care Bill. The Minister of State, Department of Health (Mr Simon Burns): The Government have listened to representations throughout the passage of …
Committee (15th Day) 11:41:00 Relevant documents : 19th r eport from the Delegated Powers Committee , 18th and 22nd r eport from the Constitution Committee . Baroness Thornton: My Lords, I return for the last time in 2011 to the …
Committee (14th Day) 11:05:00 Relevant documents : 19th r eport from the Delegated Powers Committee , 18th r eport from the Constitution Committee . Clause 187 : Scrutiny functions of local authorities Amendment 327ZC Moved by 327ZC: Clause 187, page …
Committee (14th Day) (Continued) 15:01:00 Debate on Amendment 338 resumed. Lord Patel: My Lords, I shall speak to Amendments 338 and 340, to which I have added my name in support of the noble Baroness, Lady Emerton. For those of …
Committee (14th Day) (Continued) 17:34:00 Clause 206 : Power to regulate social workers etc. in England Debate on whether Clause 206 should stand part of the Bill. Lord Hunt of Kings Heath: My Lords, we come to one of the …
Committee (13th Day) Relevant documents : 19th r eport from the Delegated Powers Committee , 18th and 22nd r eport s from the Constitution Committee . 13:13:00 Clause 148 : Governors Amendment 296 Moved by 296: Clause 148, page 148, …
Committee (12th Day) 11:06:00 Relevant documents : 19th r eport from the Delegated Powers Committee , 18th r eport from the Constitution Committee . Clause 58 : Monitor Amendment 260EA Moved by 260EA: Clause 58, page 87, line 9, at …
Committee (12th Day) (Continued) 15:00:00 Clause 58 : Monitor Debate on Amendment 260EB resumed . Baroness Murphy: My Lords— Baroness Anelay of St Johns: My Lords, I appreciate that this procedure is not common, but it is not novel. The …
Committee (12th Day) (Continued) 20:35:00 Clause 71 : Requirements as to procurement, patient choice and competition Amendments 277D to 278BC not moved. Clause 71 agreed. Clause 72 : Requirements under section 71: investigations, declarations and directions Amendment 278C not moved. …
Committee (11th Day) 15:37:00 Relevant documents : 19th r eport from the Delegated Powers Committee , 18th r eport from the Constitution Committee . Moved by Earl Howe: That the House do now again resolve itself into Committee. Amendment to …
Committee (11th Day) (Continued) 20:45:00 Amendment 258 Moved by 258: After Clause 57, insert the following new Clause— “The Health Research Authority (1) There shall be a body corporate called the Health Research Authority (referred to as “the HRA”). (2) …
Committee (10th Day) 15:07:00 Relevant documents : 19th r eport from the Delegated Powers Committee , 18th r eport from the Constitution Committee . Clause 27 : Appointment of directors of public health Amendment 225 Moved by 225: Clause 27, …
Committee (10th Day) 20:34:00 Clause 33 : Effect of code Amendments 236AB and 236AC not moved. Clause 33 agreed. Clauses 34 to 36 agreed. Clause 37 : After-care Amendment 236B Moved by 236B: Clause 37, leave out Clause 37 and …
Committee (9th Day) 15:40:00 Relevant documents : 19th r eport from the Delegated Powers Committee , 18th r eport from the Constitution Committee . Amendment 138 Moved by 138: Clause 20, page 20, line 2, at end insert— “13O1 Duty …
Committee (9th Day)(continued) Wednesday 30 November 2011 22:07:00 Amendments 159A to 169 not moved. Amendment 170 had been withdrawn from the Marshalled List. Amendments 170A to 171A not moved. Amendments 172 and 173 Moved by 172: Clause 22, page 33, …
Committee (8th Day) Relevant documents : 19th r eport from the Delegated Powers Committee , 18th r eport from the Constitution Committee . Moved by That the House do now resolve itself into Committee . 15:18:00 The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of …
Committee ( 8th Day ) ( Continued ) 20:56:00 Amendment 133ZA Moved by 133ZA: Clause 20, page 18, line 37, at end insert— “13L1 Duty in respect of education and training (1) The Board must promote education and training of …
Committee (7th Day) Relevant documents : 19th r eport from the Delegated Powers Committee , 18th r eport from the Constitution Committee . 15:07:00 Clause 20 : The NHS Commissioning Board: further provision Amendment 96 Moved by 96: Clause 20, …
Committee (7th Day) (Continued) 21:28:00 Amendment 104 Moved by 104: Clause 20, page 17, line 14, at end insert— “( ) In discharging its duty under this section the Board shall, after consultation with Monitor under subsection 171(4) and the …
Committee (6th Day) Relevant documents : 19th r eport from the Delegated Powers Committee , 18th r eport from the Constitution Committee . 11:42:00 Moved by Earl Howe: That the House do now resolve itself into Committee. Baroness Thornton: My …
Committee (5th Day) Relevant document: 19th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee, 18th Report from the Constitution Committee. Moved by Earl Howe: That the House do now resolve itself into Committee. 15:07:00 Baroness Thornton: My Lords, I rise to intervene …
Committee (5th Day) (Continued) 20:39:00 Amendment 51 Moved by 51: Clause 6, page 3, line 38, at end insert— “(c) must exercise its functions by overseeing sub-national clinical senates and networks” Lord Patel: My Lords, in the absence of the …
Committee (4th Day) Relevant document s : 19th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee , 18th Report from the Constitution Committee . 15:48:00 Clause 4 : The Secretary of State's duty as to promoting autonomy Amendments 35 and 36 not …
Committee (3rd Day) Relevant document : 19th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee , 18th Report from the Constitution Committee . 15:09:00 Clause 2 : The Secretary of State's duty as to improvement in quality of services Amendment 13 Moved …
Committee (3rd Day) (Continued) 17:21:00 Amendment 20 Moved by 20: After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause— “The Secretary of State’s duty to ensure transparency After section 1A of the National Health Service Act 2006 insert—“1B Duty to ensure …
Committee (3rd Day) (Continued) 21:07:00 Amendment 24 Moved by 24: Clause 3, page 2, line 33, after “need” insert— “(a)” Lord Phillips of Sudbury: My Lords, Amendments 24, 30 and 299B are tabled in my name and those of the …
Petition 15:37:00 Lord Kennedy of Southwark: My Lords, I beg leave to present a petition from Lewisham SOS NHS. The petition prays that the House will recognise the clear present and future danger of the Health and Social Care Bill …
Committee (2nd Day) Relevant document : 19th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee , 18th Report from the Constitution Committee . 15:38:00 Clause 1 : Secretary of State’s duty to promote comprehensive health service Debate on Amendment 3 resumed. The …
Committee (2nd Day) (Continued) 20:43:00 Amendment 12 Moved by 12: Clause 2, page 2, line 16, at end insert— “(c) the clinical integration of the delivery of health and social care” Lord Warner: My Lords, as they say in commercial …
Committee (1st Day) Relevant document : 19th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee . 15:08:00 Amendment 1 Moved by 1: Before Clause 1, insert the following new Clause— “Principles of the Health Service in England (1) Any person or body …
Order of Consideration Motion 15:08:00 Moved By Earl Howe: That it be an instruction to the Committee of the Whole House to which the Health and Social Care Bill has been committed that they consider the bill in the following …
Second Reading (2nd Day) 11:06:00 Lord Campbell of Alloway: My Lords, the purpose of this short speech, within the advice that has been given, is to oppose the amendment to the commitment Motion to be moved later on. I say …
Second Reading 11:06:00 Moved By Earl Howe: That the Bill be read a second time. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health (Earl Howe): My Lords, this is a Bill of profound importance for the quality and delivery of …
Second Reading (Continued) 15:01:00 Baroness O'Loan: My Lords, prior to the drafting of the Bill, we had assurances from government that there would be no top-down reform of the National Health Service, a service which is so highly regarded internationally, …
First Reading 11:37:00 The Bill was brought from the Commons, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
15:47:00 The Minister of State, Department of Health (Mr Simon Burns): I beg to move, That the Order of 31 January 2011 (Health and Social Care Bill (Programme)) as supplemented by the Order of 21 June 2011 (Health and Social …
17:30:00 The Minister of State, Department of Health (Mr Simon Burns): rose— David Wright (Telford) (Lab): On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. Will you find out from the parliamentary authorities whether the monitors are working throughout the parliamentary …
Hywel Williams (Arfon) (PC): 7. What discussions she has had with ministerial colleagues and the Welsh Assembly Government on cross-border implications of the provisions of the Health and Social Care Bill. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales (Mr David …
Mr David Hanson (Delyn) (Lab): 6. What discussions he has had with Ministers in the Welsh Assembly Government on the cross-border implications of the Health and Social Care Bill. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health (Anne Milton): The Secretary …
Jonathan Reynolds (Stalybridge and Hyde) (Lab/Co-op): 16. What amendments he plans to table to the Health and Social Care Bill. The Secretary of State for Health (Mr Andrew Lansley): As I told the House on 4 April, we are taking …
[Relevant document: The Third Report of the Health Committee , Commissioning, HC 513 ] Second Reading 16:14:00 The Secretary of State for Health (Mr Andrew Lansley): I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. The …