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UK Health Answers
Plain-English answers to the questions people actually ask about finding good care in the UK β how to find a good GP, what CQC ratings mean, and how to choose a care home. Backed by real Care Quality Commission data (as of 2026-06-12).
How to find a good GP in the UK
To find a good GP in the UK: (1) look up nearby surgeries on the NHS website by postcode, (2) check each surgery's current CQC rating β Outstanding, Good, Requiβ¦
Is a CQC "Requires improvement" rating safe?
A CQC "Requires improvement" rating means a provider is not performing as well as it should in one or more areas β but it is not the same as "Inadequate" and doβ¦
How to choose a good care home in the UK
To choose a good care home in the UK: decide whether you need residential or nursing care, shortlist homes by location and check each home's current CQC rating β¦
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Explore the data
- UK Care Quality Report 2026 β the full national analysis of CQC-registered providers.
- CQC care-provider directory β browse registered providers by local authority.
- Find a doctor β claimable doctor profiles by specialty and city.
Source: Care Quality Commission www.cqc.org.uk. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provider records are sourced from the Care Quality Commission at www.cqc.org.uk. Details reflect the most recent CQC record and may have changed since publication. GeraClinic is not affiliated with the CQC.