The Fit and Proper Person Regulation (FPPR) requirements came into force for all care providers in November 2014. The regulations require providers to seek the necessary assurance that all executive and non-executive directors (or those in equivalent roles) are suitable and fit to undertake the responsibilities of their role.

This policy defines and outlines the process within your company to administer and review the Fit and Proper Persons Test for members of the Board of Directors, the Executive Team and their direct reports who are required to demonstrate that they are a Fit and Proper Person under Regulation 5 of The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) holds companies to account in relation to FPPR as part of the key lines of enquiry under their regulatory assessment framework.