Find the guidance and forms you need to help you apply for, manage or cancel your registration with us
From 18 November 2024, you cannot use the provider portal to register with us
This is because of development work to improve the service.
You can still use the provider portal to cancel your registration, submit some types of notification and create user accounts for other members of your team.
Before you apply
What is registration?
What registration involves, including explanations of the terms we use
Scope of registration
Find out if you need to register and what locations, managers and regulated activities you will need to include
DBS checks
You must have a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before you apply for registration
Make your application
Register as a new provider
Register with us if you plan to provider health or care services
After you apply for registration
The steps we take to validate and assess your application
Register as a new manager
Register with us if you will be in charge of the day-to-day running of health and care services
Outcome of your application
How we let you know of our decision and what you can do if you do not agree
Buy, sell or transfer a business
What you must do if you are buying or selling part or all of a registered business
Withdraw an application
You can withdraw your application, but make sure it is in your interest to do so.
Manage your registration
Make changes to your registration
When and how you change your registration to keep it up-to-date
Cancel your provider registration
If you no longer provide health or care services, cancel your registration
Find a registration application form
Use our decision tree to find the application you need to make
Cancel your manager registration
If you no longer manage health or care services, cancel your registration
Change your business type (legal entity)
What to do if you change the legal status of your business