Journey Step 1 of 3

Registration and regulators

Step 1 of 3

You must register with your nation's social care regulator before operating. Registration is mandatory — operating without it is a criminal offence.

Register with CQC, Care Inspectorate, CIW, or RQIA

Guide to registering as a social care provider across all four UK nations, including fees, registered manager requirements, and inspection frameworks.

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