Terms of Use & Disclaimer

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using GP CQC Ratings (gpcqcratings.co.uk), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use this site.

2. Nature of This Site

GP CQC Ratings is an independent informational website. It republishes and presents data sourced from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) — the independent regulator of health and social care in England — along with original commentary and analysis.

This site is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Care Quality Commission. The CQC is not responsible for the way in which its data is presented, analysed, or interpreted on this site.

3. Not Medical Advice

4. Data Accuracy and Currency

CQC inspection ratings are updated periodically. While we endeavour to keep the data on this site as current as reasonably practicable, we cannot guarantee that every rating is up to date at the time you view it. In particular:

• Ratings may have changed since our dataset was last refreshed.
• Practices with ratings that are more than two to three years old may have changed significantly since their last inspection.
• New GP practices may not yet appear in our dataset.
• Practice addresses, phone numbers, and websites may have changed.

For the most current and authoritative rating information, always refer directly to the CQC website at cqc.org.uk.

5. CQC Data Licence

The ratings and location data displayed on this site is sourced from the Care Quality Commission and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (OGL) . Under the OGL, this data may be used, adapted, and distributed freely provided attribution is given to the CQC as the data source.

The CQC does not hold responsibility for any analysis, interpretation, or presentation of data derived from its published datasets. The CQC should not be quoted as the source of any analysis or interpretation produced by this site.

6. Intellectual Property

All original content, design, and code on this site (excluding CQC-sourced data) is the intellectual property of GP CQC Ratings and may not be reproduced without permission. The CQC brand, logo, and trademarks belong to the Care Quality Commission and are not used on this site.

7. Third-Party Links

This site contains links to third-party websites, including the CQC website, NHS websites, and commercial affiliate partners. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the content of those sites and accept no responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or goods and services offered by third parties.

Some links on this site are affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you make a purchase or enquiry through these links at no additional cost to you. These links are clearly labelled as advertisements. See our Affiliate Disclosure for full details.

8. Health Insurance and Financial Promotions

This site contains links to health insurance products. Health insurance is a regulated financial product in the UK. Any information provided on this site in relation to health insurance is for general informational purposes only and is not regulated financial advice.

You should consider your own financial circumstances and, where appropriate, seek independent financial advice before purchasing any insurance product. Always check that a provider is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority.

9. Medical Negligence Information

This site may contain general information about medical negligence claims and links to legal services. This is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You should seek independent legal advice from a qualified solicitor before pursuing any legal claim.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, GP CQC Ratings excludes all liability for any loss or damage arising from your use of this site or reliance on information contained herein, including but not limited to:

• Inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete CQC rating information.
• Decisions made about healthcare providers based on information from this site.
• Loss or damage arising from use of any third-party website linked from this site.
• Technical interruptions, errors, or unavailability of the site.

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability in a way that would be prohibited by the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977, the Consumer Rights Act 2015, or any other applicable UK consumer protection legislation in so far as such exclusion or limitation is prohibited.

11. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will take effect immediately upon posting to this page. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the date of the most recent changes. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

12. Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of this site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

13. Contact

For any queries regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at: legal@gpcqcratings.co.uk