Journey

Registering a regulated service in Wales

End-to-end learning path for starting a regulated care service in Wales. Covers understanding Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) and the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016, identifying your service type, appointing a Responsible Individual, completing CIW registration, meeting RISCA 2016 requirements including Welsh Language Standards, registering staff with Social Care Wales, and preparing for CIW inspection.

Starting Updated 13 October 2026