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The Department should work with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to set national standards for...
Conclusion
The Department should work with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to set national standards for the delivery of physical activity in social care settings, with physical activity being provided in line with the Chief Medical Officers’ guidance. We also recommend that the CQC places a greater emphasis on physical activity in its assessment framework and inspections of social care provision. (Recommendation, Paragraph 65) Embedding physical activity in society
Source
Committee
Health and Social Care Committee
Report
8th Report – Healthy Ageing: physical activity in an ageing society
22 May 2026
HC 1180
Addressee Bodies
Department of Health and Social Care
Timeline
Report published
22 May 2026