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Care Inspectorate Wales

Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) is the independent regulator of social care and childcare in Wales, registering and inspecting services on behalf of

Official source: Code of Practice for Inspection of Regulated Services for adults and children | Care Inspectorate Wales →

Welsh Ministers under the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016. Inspections assess well-being, care and support, the environment, and leadership and management, and are usually unannounced. Since 2025, CIW awards a rating on a four-point scale, from Excellent to Requires significant improvement, against each theme for care homes and domiciliary support services, with routine care home inspections scheduled roughly every 18 months.

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  1. Code of Practice for Inspection of Regulated Services for adults and children | Care Inspectorate Walesverified · 2026-08-04 · agent:verification