About the CQC
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and social care in England, including NHS and private providers. Their aim is to ensure that services meet fundamental standards of quality and safety.
Inspection findings are published in reports, which include a rating, to help patients choose suitable care. Independent reports and ratings reflect real visits and ongoing monitoring by experienced inspectors.
The five key questions
The CQC asks five key questions about services:
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Safe
You are protected from abuse and avoidable harm.
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Effective
Your care, treatment and support achieve good outcomes. They help you to maintain quality of life and are based on the best available evidence.
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Caring
Staff involve you in decision making and treat you with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect.
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Responsive
Services are organised so that they meet your needs.
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Well-led
The leadership, management and governance of the organisation make sure high quality care is provided, based on your individual needs. Learning and innovation are encouraged, and an open and fair culture is promoted.
Our registration
Harley Street Orthodontics is registered with the Care Quality Commission. You can view our current CQC registration on the CQC website.
We are registered for diagnostic and screening procedures, surgical procedures, and treatment of disease, disorder or injury.
Mr Kaveh Shakib and Dr Sarah Neale, both resident at Harley Street Orthodontics, are responsible for oversight and management of the agreed services.
Professional Regulation
Our orthodontists and medical consultants belong to a number of professional bodies. You can see details by following individual links from our team page. These bodies have their own codes of conduct, which members are obliged to follow.
All medical practitioners in the UK must register with the General Medical Council (GMC). You can search for up to date and historic information on our medical staff, by visiting the GMC registration page.
Dental staff in the UK are required to register with the General Dental Council (GDC). The status of practicing dental staff, including specialist orthodontists, can be checked from the GDC Home Page.
Medical services in the UK are closely regulated, as should be the case. We take the need to follow guidelines seriously, for professional reasons and above all, for the benefit of patients.
If you require further details on our actions for compliance, or to promote good patient care, please contact us at any time.