From 1 April 2013, all GP providers and registered managers that make an application to register with the CQC must have a CQC-countersigned DBS check.  GMC numbers in lieu of a CQC-countersigned DBS check is no longer accepted.

Also note that Nominated individuals (usually a Practice Manager) do not need a CQC-countersigned DBS check. Providers must, however, carry out their own DBS checks on all their nominated individuals and may be asked to supply evidence of thes