Recent publications

The safer management of controlled drugs: Annual update
An overview of our regulatory oversight activities and inspection findings in 2023. We also analyse data for prescribing trends and make recommendations for providers and commissioners.

CQC's inspection programme of Defence Medical Services
Our findings from our inspections of medical centres, dental services, defence community mental health services and regional rehabilitation units.

State of Care 2022/23
State of Care is our annual assessment of health care and social care in England.
This year's report finds that the combination of the cost-of-living crisis and workforce pressures risks ‘unfair care’, with longer waits, reduced access and poorer outcomes for some.