Regulations
Updated 16 August 2007
Read the regulations required by law to be met by care
homes and care services.
We are now able to provide you with a regularly updated set of
regulations, as listed below.
Please note: you must agree to the terms and conditions relating to this
legislation before using it.
They should be used as guidance only, and you should seek legal
advice about the current position before you take any action that
relies on this information.
New to social care? Get help understanding the different rules.
Click on the links below for the regulations relating to each
type of adult care service.
For children's services go to the Ofsted website.
Service-specific regulations:
Care homes for adults (18 to 65) and older people (65+)
Domiciliary care (home care)
Nurses agencies
Adult placement schemes
Regulations that apply to all service types
The link below goes to another government website. We cannot
guarantee the information is up to date.
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