Social Care Wales
Social Care Wales is the workforce regulator and improvement body for social care in Wales, registering the workforce and supporting quality.
What SCW does
The main responsibilities of Social Care Wales.
Working with SCW
Track Social Care Wales registration across the workforce.
Monitor competencies and required learning.
Flag registration expiry before it becomes a risk.
Evidence a registered workforce for inspection in Wales.
Sectors, programmes & frameworks
The care sectors, funding programmes and regulatory frameworks most connected to SCW. Applicability varies by provider type, service and UK nation.
Funding programmes
Regulatory frameworks
- Care Act — The legal framework for adult social care, assessment and safeguarding in England.
- Fundamental Standards — The standards below which care must never fall, enforced by the CQC.
Regulation and national bodies differ across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Explore the four nations and English regions directory for nation-level intelligence.
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CareFocusIQ provides technology and intelligence to support care operations and compliance. It is not a medical device and does not provide legal advice. Regulatory requirements vary by provider type, service and UK nation, and remain the responsibility of each provider.