Care Compliance in Wales
Regulatory and compliance overview for care providers operating in Wales. Includes the applicable law, authority and context alongside national standards.
RegionWales
RegulatorCIW
Framework / LawRegulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016
AuthorityCare Inspectorate Wales (CIW)
Regional context
Wales is regulated by CIW. Regulations 2017 apply for care home services.
What applies nationally vs. regionally
CQC regulates England only. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have separate regulators and legislation.
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