Transparency in care consultation

The Care Act 2014 will give the Care Quality Commission (CQC) the power to assess health and social care providers’ performance and give each a rating. A consultation has been launched to seek views on the draft regulations to make it a legal requirement for health and care providers rated by CQC to display their performance ratings.

The ratings are designed to improve transparency by providing service users and the public with a clear statement about the quality and safety of care provided. They will also incentivise providers to improve services.

For further information, including how to respond to the consultation before it closes on Monday 13 October, visit www.gov.uk/government/consultations/transparency-in-care-visible-ratings-for-health-and-care-providers.