Made under the Health and Social Care Act 2008
3 statutory instruments made using powers in the Health and Social Care Act 2008, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Care Quality Commission (Additional Functions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
- Department: Department of Health and Social Care
- Made under: Health and Social Care Act 2008
- Applies to: England, Wales
Removed the Care Quality Commission's statutory responsibility to provide training and support for staff raising concerns in the NHS.
These Regulations remove a specific statutory function from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) concerning the provision of training, guidance, and support for healthcare workers who raise concerns or suggestions for improvement, a practice known as Freedom to Speak Up.
The Department of Health and Social Care directs this change following the closure of the National Guardian’s Office in June 2026, which previously operated within the CQC's legal framework.
The measure applies to the CQC's operations in England and ensures the regulator's additional functions align with the government's decision to decentralize staff support roles to individual NHS providers and commissioners.
The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
- Department: Department of Health and Social Care
- Made under: Health and Social Care Act 2008
The Regulations amended the 2014 rules to subject temporary treatment of injury or disease at sporting and cultural events to CQC regulation, while phasing the commencement from September 2026 to December 2027.
These Regulations, made by the Secretary of State, amend the 2014 Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) Regulations by removing two specific exemptions from the definition of 'regulated activities' concerning the temporary treatment of disease, disorder, or injury provided at sporting grounds, gymnasiums, or during cultural events; consequently, such treatments will become subject to regulation by the Care Quality Commission, while an exception for incidental transport services during these events is retained, with amendments coming into force in phases starting September 2026 and fully by December 2027 across England and Wales.
The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
- Department: Department of Health and Social Care
- Made under: Health and Social Care Act 2008
The regulations amended the 2014 Health and Social Care Act regulations, extending their duration and establishing a five-year review cycle.
These regulations amend the 2014 Health and Social Care Act regulations, removing their expiry date and implementing a five-year review process.
The amendments ensure ongoing regulatory oversight of health and social care activities in England and Wales, with the next review due by July 13, 2028, and subsequent reviews every five years thereafter.