Care Compliance in Scotland
Regulatory and compliance overview for care providers operating in Scotland. Includes the applicable law, authority and context alongside national standards.
RegionScotland
RegulatorCare Inspectorate
Framework / LawPublic Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010
AuthorityCare Inspectorate
Regional context
Scotland is regulated by the Care Inspectorate (not CQC). National Care Standards apply.
What applies nationally vs. regionally
CQC regulates England only. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have separate regulators and legislation.
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