Healthcare diligence rests on CQC registration and rating evidence, clinical-governance and incident-reporting records, NHS / ICB contract change-of-control and clinical PI insurance scope.
Direct answer
UK healthcare M&A diligence anchors on CQC registration status and the most recent inspection rating, clinical-governance and safeguarding records, mandatory reporting compliance, NHS / ICB contract change-of-control or assignment restrictions, and clinical-PI insurance limits with claims history.
Sector add-on clauses
- VI.7Confirm bonus, commission and LTIP arrangements and accrued liabilities.Severity A
- VI.17Confirm settled-status / right-to-work for non-British workers.Severity B
- IX.9Confirm CQC registrations and inspection ratings (healthcare).[CQC]Severity A
- XII.5Identify run-off cover requirements for D&O and PI post-completion.Severity B
- XIII.11Confirm criminal-record checks where role-relevant (DBS).Severity C
These add-ons supplement, not replace, the generic 14-Schedule scope. Begin with the generic checklist and layer these on.
This page is anchored to UK primary legislation and named regulator guidance only. Not legal advice. Confirm position with your appointed adviser before signing.