# The Care Quality Commission (Additional Functions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

S.I. 2026/982 · made 7 September 2026

These Regulations amend the Care Quality Commission (Additional Functions) Regulations 2011 (the 2011 Regulations). Regulation 2 omits regulation 4A of the 2011 Regulations, removing the Care Quality Commission’s function of providing training, guidance and support to certain bodies and individuals which was inserted by The Care Quality Commission (Additional Functions) Regulations 2023 S.I. 2023/1163.

Made under: Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Section 59, Section 161)

PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/care-quality-commission-additional-functions-amendment-regulations-2026/pdf/uksi_20260982_en.pdf; UK Explanatory Memorandum https://openlegislation.uk/care-quality-commission-additional-functions-amendment-regulations-2026/pdf/uksiem_20260982_en_001.pdf

## Introductory text

NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE, ENGLAND
PUBLIC HEALTH, ENGLAND
Made 7th September 2026
Laid before Parliament 8th September 2026
Coming into force 4th November 2026
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 59(1) and 161(3) of the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
In accordance with section 59(2) of that Act, the Secretary of State has consulted NHS England before making these Regulations.

## 1 Citation, commencement and extent

(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Care Quality Commission (Additional Functions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026.
(2) These Regulations come into force on 4th November 2026.
(3) These Regulations extend to England and Wales.

## 2 Amendment of the Care Quality Commission (Additional Functions) Regulations 2011

Omit regulation 4A (provision of training, guidance and support to bodies and individuals) of the Care Quality Commission (Additional Functions) Regulations 2011.

## Signature

Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Diana Johnson
Minister of State
Department of Health and Social Care
7th September 2026

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend the Care Quality Commission (Additional Functions) Regulations 2011 (the 2011 Regulations). Regulation 2 omits regulation 4A of the 2011 Regulations, removing the Care Quality Commission’s function of providing training, guidance and support to certain bodies and individuals which was inserted by The Care Quality Commission (Additional Functions) Regulations 2023 S.I. 2023/1163.
A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or community bodies is foreseen.

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