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Guidance for independent healthcare staff

In this section you can find out about how we regulate independent healthcare in England, including whether your organisation must be registered with us by law. There are also full details of how to register and searchable information on registered healthcare providers.

  • Our role as regulator

    Including the regulations that govern independent healthcare in England, risk-based inspection, improving data on independent healthcare

  • Registering with us

    Who needs to register, how to register, forms and guidance, search registered providers

  • Annual self-assessment

    Everything you need to carry out and submit your annual self-assessment

  • Safety alerts

    Register for safety alerts from the Department of Health and the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

  • Independent treatment centres (ISTCs)

    Our review of information available about quality of care in ISTCs

  • Performance indicators

    How we collect and use performance indicators for independent healthcare

  • Dealing with complaints

    Our regulatory responsiblities, how Independent Healthcare Advisory Services can help