Statement of Purpose
Also known as: SOP
A document, required by the CQC, that sets out a provider’s aims and objectives, the regulated activities provided, and the locations from which they are delivered. It must be kept up to date and available to the CQC.
Source: CQC — Regulation 12 of the Registration Regulations 2009
Related terms
Registered Manager
The individual registered with the CQC to be legally accountable for the day-to-day running of a regulated service. Most services must have a registered manager as a condition of registration.
Nominated Individual
A director, manager or secretary of the provider organisation who is responsible for supervising the way regulated activities are managed. Required where the provider is an organisation rather than an individual.
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