UKHCA's Regulatory Resources

UKHCA is proud to present our Regulatory Resources area for members which links our resources to specific standards and outcomes. We expect that the page will prove useful to members when looking for more information in a particular regulatory area or refreshing your policies.

We will continually update this area when we produce new resources specifically related to a regulatory topic.

England

The Care Quality Commission Link opens in a new window regulates social care and health providers in England. They ensure that regulated providers are meeting the Guidance for providers on meeting the regulations - Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 (Part 3) (as amended) and Care Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2009 (Part 4) (as amended). Link opens in a new window

UKHCA resources linked to regulations set out in the Guidance for providers on meeting the regulations .

Wales

The Care and Social Services Inspectorate for Wales Link opens in a new window regulate social services, social care and early years agencies in Wales. They ensure that providers are meeting the National Minimum Standards for Domiciliary Care Agencies set by the Welsh Assembly Government.

UKHCA resources linked to the National Minimum Standards for Domiciliary Care Agencies.

Scotland

The Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland Link opens in a new window regulate adult and child healthcare providers in Scotland. They ensure that providers are meeting the National Care Standards which were set by the Scottish Government.

UKHCA resources linked to the National Care Standards for Care at Home Services.

Northern Ireland

The Regulation Quality and Improvement Authority Link opens in a new window regulate adult social care in Northern Ireland against the National Minimum Standards for Domiciliary Care Agencies which were created by the Government of Northern Ireland.

UKHCA resources linked to the National Minimum Standards for Domiciliary Care Agencies.

Disclaimer: This web-page is provided as a service to UKHCA member organisations. It does not attempt to be an exhaustive reference source or a statement of law and does not replace legislation or regulatory guidance. United Kingdom Homecare Association Limited accepts no liability for organisations acting or refraining from acting solely on the information contained in these documents.

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