Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 Responsible individuals What’s it all about? The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 provides a revised, streamlined framework for the regulation and inspection of social care services in Wales. It embeds the aims of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015. The Act is being introduced to improve the quality of care and support in Wales. It will do this by strengthening protection, increasing accountability and giving a stronger voice to people who use care and support services. Who will it affect? Local authorities, care providers, managers, staff and people who use the following regulated services: care homes, secure accommodation, residential family centres, adoption and fostering, adult placements, advocacy, and domiciliary support. going to be different? What’s The Act marks a shift away from a system of regulation focused on compliance with minimum standards towards a system and culture which takes greater account of the impact that care and support services have on and well-being. people’s lives
Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 Responsible individuals What’s it all about? The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 provides a revised, streamlined framework for the regulation and inspection of social care services in Wales. It embeds the aims of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015. The Act is being introduced to improve the quality of care and support in Wales. It will do this by strengthening protection, increasing accountability and giving a stronger voice to people who use care and support services. Who will it affect? Local authorities, care providers, managers, staff and people who use the following regulated services: care homes, secure accommodation, residential family centres, adoption and fostering, adult placements, advocacy, and domiciliary support. What’s going to be different? The Act marks a shift away from a system of regulation focused on compliance with minimum standards towards a system and culture which takes greater account of the impact that care and support services have on people’s lives and well-being.
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