Category: CQC

Locums and the CQC: Q&A, Annabelle Stigwood

Annabelle Stigwood, an independent researcher and CQC inspector, explains how her research might improve outcomes for patients and GPs, and how to get involved.

GP locums and NASGP invited to report on racial bias in CQC investigations at GP practices

The CQC is currently undertaking a project to investigate concerns that practices led by GPs from a Black, Asian or ethnic minority background are more likely to receive lower ratings from the CQC.

Saying sorry does not mean accepting liability for mistakes, the CQC tells GPs

“This statement from the CQC is very welcome and will help empower locums to be able to move the process along towards finding solutions," Dr Fieldhouse responded.

NASGP joins CQC steering group

NHS England has previously highlighted the NASGP’s Spip resource and Appraisal Aid as resources that improve coordination between practices and the GP locums they employ.