You can download a draft copy of the Care Quality Commission Application form here
Completing your application?
At the time of writing private doctors must complete a downloaded copy of the application form on paper but dentists are recommended to complete the application online. Medical practitoners who are working under the NHS will have to complete the online application between October 2011 and December 2011. You can print out a copy of the draft application forms from the links above and use it to plan your final application. This draft form could also be used as a paper record
with the details of your application.
Compliance In the application you must confirm that you are compliant in 16 of the 28 outcomes.If you are not compliant you will need to provide a SMART action plan for compliance.
Confusing questions
There are some sections about human 'respecting and involving people and' equality, diversity and human rights'. Many members have found the questions difficult to understand. Members can see draft answers here where there is also a section with additional resources to help you to complete your application form and gain full compliance.
Clinical Governance Made Simple (CGMS) has the solution CGMS leads you to compliance with Care Quality Regulations in easy steps. You can read more about it here.