title: Changes to regulation in the independent and third sectors.
abstract: The Health and Social Care Act 2008 has led to the establishment of a new regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and to major changes in how health and social care in England is regulated. This article describes these changes and how the CQC regulates non-NHS care providers.
authors.affiliation: Care Quality Commission, London.
authors.forename: Ann
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Close
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003406:Credentialing; D004739:England; D033161:Government Regulation; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D017149:Private Sector / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D012947:Social Work / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*