CuraFlow DC-A01CQCSection A · Governance, Leadership and Business
Statement of Purpose policy
For CQC-registered domiciliary care services · version 1.0 · last reviewed 1 June 2026
Sets out what your statement of purpose must contain, how it is produced and approved, and how it is kept truthful and under review. It covers the relationship between the statement of purpose and the service user guide, making it accessible, and notifying CQC of changes within 28 days. Storage and version control are also covered.
What this policy covers
- What the statement of purpose must contain
- Keeping the statement of purpose truthful and realistic
- Producing and approving the statement of purpose
- Keeping the statement of purpose under review
- Changes that must be notified to CQC — the 28-day rule
- The statement of purpose and the service user guide
- Making the statement of purpose accessible
- Storage, version control and availability
- Applying this policy for everyone we support
- Registered provider and nominated individual
- Annex a — statement of purpose template
- A1. provider details
Regulations and guidance it supports
Supports the fundamental standards at Regulations 12, 13, 17 and 20 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.
- Health and Social Care Act 2008
- Care Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2009 (as amended)
- Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014
- Equality Act 2010
- Human Rights Act 1998
Common questions
- Is the statement of purpose policy CQC-aligned?
- Yes. It is written and reviewed by practising UK compliance consultants against current CQC expectations, and supports the fundamental standards at Regulations 12, 13, 17 and 20. It is a controlled starting-point document that you adapt to your own service — you remain the accountable provider.
- Can I download and edit this policy?
- Yes. It downloads as Word (.docx) or PDF with your company name, registered manager, CQC ID and address already filled in on the cover page and throughout the document. The Word version is fully editable.
- Can I buy this policy on its own?
- Policies are sold as a complete library rather than individually, because CQC expects a coherent set that cross-references properly — a single policy in isolation creates gaps. The domiciliary care library contains 141 policies and can be bought outright as a one-off purchase and kept permanently.
- How often is it reviewed?
- The library is re-reviewed every six months and after any material regulatory change. This policy was last reviewed 1 June 2026, and is at version 1.0. Updates reach you automatically, so downloads always reflect the current version.