The Welsh Government’s White Paper on the inspection and regulation of social care has been published today.
It sets out proposed reforms of the care and support legislative framework, including a new National Institute of Care and Support and a shift to measuring against outcomes rather than minimum standards.
The White Paper contains proposals to promote radical changes to social care and support.
It describes how a “renewed and revitalised regulation and inspection regime” will ensure the new way of delivering care to meet our expected standards and provide public assurance.
The consultation period begins today and ends on 6 January 2014.
Launching the White Paper, Deputy Minister Gwenda Thomas said: “The foundation of social services has been changed through our Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Bill and now the regulatory framework needs to reflect this.”
She continued: “This White Paper outlines our proposed programme of new policy and legislation, which we believe will enable the regulators to carry out their functions and duties that will achieve the ambitions we have set for better care and support in Wales. I ask everyone, especially those who receive care and support services, to consider the ideas within this paper. I hope that you will contribute to the consultation so that we can, together, build the best regulatory system for Wales.“
Find out how to have your say on social care inspection and regulation
- Visit the Welsh Government’s website for more information on the White Paper
- Email your response to: socialservicesregulationandinspection@wales.gsi.gov.uk
Or write to: Social Services Regulation and Inspection White Paper Team Department of Health and Social Services Welsh Government Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3NQ