Registering a Supported Living Service with CQC: What You Need to Know

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Supported living is a popular and growing model for providing care — but registering it with CQC can be confusing, especially for first-time providers.

Many new providers aren’t clear on what requires registration, which regulated activity applies, or how to structure their application.

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📋 Do You Need CQC Registration for Supported Living?

Supported living itself — housing with support — doesn’t always need registration. It depends on whether you are delivering personal care.

If your organisation provides or arranges personal care, you will need to register for the regulated activity of ‘Personal Care’.

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✅ Key Documents You’ll Need

• Statement of Purpose
• Policies and Procedures (aligned to CQC’s Key Questions)
• Business Continuity Plan
• Safeguarding Framework
• Quality Assurance Processes

These documents demonstrate you are ready, well-led, and compliant.

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💡 Tips to Smooth the Process

• Ensure your policies match your proposed service model
• Clarify roles — including your Nominated Individual and Registered Manager
• Provide clear governance structures and risk management plans

Good preparation can reduce delays and strengthen your application.

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📥 Support Available

Impact Guru Ltd offers ready-to-use policies, governance templates, and registration toolkits to help you prepare and succeed.

👉 Explore CQC Registration Resources

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Written by Mike Harrison, Founder of Impact Guru Ltd — specialists in bid writing and strategy for social care providers

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Visit impact-guru.co.uk to browse templates, method statements, or get in touch about registration support.