Care Quality Commission
Numi Scan Gateshead is proud to be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), demonstrating our commitment to providing safe, effective, and high-quality care.
What is the Care Quality Commission?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and social care services in England. Established in 2009, the CQC ensures that hospitals, clinics, care homes, and other healthcare providers meet fundamental standards of quality and safety.
Similar to how Ofsted regulates schools, the CQC monitors healthcare providers to protect patients and ensure they receive safe, effective, compassionate, and high-quality care. All healthcare providers offering regulated activities in England must be registered with the CQC.
As a registered provider, Numi Scan Gateshead undergoes regular monitoring and inspection to ensure we continue to meet the required standards. Our registration demonstrates our commitment to transparency and accountability.
What Does the CQC Do?
The CQC plays a vital role in maintaining healthcare standards across England.
- Registering health and social care providers who meet quality standards
- Monitoring and inspecting services to ensure ongoing compliance
- Taking action against providers who fall below standards
- Publishing inspection reports and ratings for public transparency
- Protecting the rights and safety of vulnerable people
- Listening to and acting on concerns from patients and the public
For more information about the CQC and to view provider ratings, visit www.cqc.org.uk
The Five Key Questions
The CQC assesses all healthcare providers against five fundamental questions. Here's how Numi Scan Gateshead meets each standard.
Safe
Are patients protected from abuse and avoidable harm? We maintain rigorous safety protocols, regularly serviced equipment, and trained staff to ensure your wellbeing at every visit.
Effective
Does the care achieve good outcomes? Our qualified sonographers use evidence-based practices and the latest ultrasound technology to deliver accurate, reliable results.
Caring
Are patients treated with compassion, dignity and respect? We understand that every scan is a precious moment, and we treat all our patients with kindness and sensitivity.
Responsive
Are services organised to meet patients' needs? We offer flexible appointments, clear communication, and personalised care tailored to your individual requirements.
Well-Led
Does the leadership ensure high-quality care? Our management team is committed to continuous improvement, staff development, and maintaining the highest standards.
Our Commitment to You
As a CQC registered provider, we uphold the highest standards of care. Here's what you can expect from Numi Scan Gateshead.
Transparency & Accountability
We believe in complete transparency. Our CQC registration means we are held accountable to the highest standards, and our inspection reports are publicly available. If you ever have concerns about our service, we encourage you to speak with us directly or contact the CQC.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Care Quality Commission is the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. It inspects, monitors and rates services to ensure they meet fundamental standards of safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership. Every legitimate medical clinic in England is regulated by the CQC.
Yes. Numi Scan Gateshead Ltd is fully registered with the Care Quality Commission. Our CQC certificate is displayed prominently in clinic and our registration can be verified at cqc.org.uk. See our about us page for full clinic credentials, and nearly 400 Google reviews show what that looks like in practice.
CQC registration is your assurance that the clinic meets national standards for safety, hygiene, equipment maintenance, sonographer qualifications, record-keeping and patient care. Some private scan operators are NOT CQC-regulated, so always check before booking. Our promise to patients sets out the standards we hold ourselves to.
Visit cqc.org.uk and search for 'Numi Scan Gateshead'. You can also ask to see our certificate when you visit the clinic. See our Your Visit page for what to expect on the day.
Yes. Every Numi Scan Gateshead scan is carried out by an experienced and registered sonographer, and a registration number is included at the end of every scan report.