The CQC have a range of powers that they can use to enforce compliance. For example:
- Issue a warning notice, asking for improvements within a short period of time.
- Restrict the services that the care provider can offer.
- Restrict admissions to the service
- Issue a fixed penalty notice
- Suspend the care provider’s registration.
- Cancel the care provider’s registration.
- Prosecute the care provider.
The CQC work with local authorities, regulators and agencies, and sometimes the police, to make sure the necessary action is taken.