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title: Practicing Privileges and Care Quality Commission Registration – what are the differences?
description: BaxCQC's General Manager details key differences between practicing privileges and Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration. These are distinct process in healthcare compliance in England.
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# [Practicing Privileges and Care Quality Commission Registration – what are the differences?](https://blog.baxcqc.co.uk/articles/practicing-privileges-and-care-quality-commission-registration-what-are-the-differences)

 Written by [Tracy Green](https://blog.baxcqc.co.uk/articles/author/tracy-green) | Jan 17, 2025 4:00:00 PM

Practicing privileges and registering with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) are distinct processes in healthcare compliance in England.

The key differences between **practicing privileges** and [**CQC registration**](https://www.baxcqc.co.uk/cqc-registration) lie in their scope, process, and the level of authority or responsibility they grant.

#### 1. **Scope and Purpose**

**Practicing Privileges**:

**CQC Registration**:

#### 2. **Who It Applies To**

**Practicing Privileges**:

**CQC Registration**:

#### 3. **Process**

**Practicing Privileges**:

**CQC Registration**:

#### 4. **Regulatory Requirements**

**Practicing Privileges**:

**CQC Registration**:

#### 5. **Revocation/Withdrawal**

**Practicing Privileges**:

**CQC Registration**:

#### 6. **Legal Requirements**

**P****racticing Privileges**:

**CQC Registration**:

#### **In Summary:**

Both concepts aim to ensure safety and quality in healthcare, but they operate at different levels (individual vs. organisational) and for different purposes.

 

If you would like to find out more about how to register with the CQC, [get in touch](https://www.baxcqc.co.uk/contact) for an initial discussion.

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