Useful Links Directory
Links to useful websites and resources
Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW)
Our role is to make assessments and professional judgments about social care, early years and social services, thereby encouraging improvements by service providers.
Care Quality Commission
We regulate care provided by the NHS, local authorities, private companies and voluntary organisations. We aim to make sure better care is provided for everyone - in hospitals, care homes and people's own homes. We also seek to protect the interests of people whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act
Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence
The Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence promotes the health and well-being of patients and the public in the regulation of health professionals. We scrutinise and oversee the work of the nine regulatory bodies that set standards for training and conduct of health professionals.
European Association of Schools of Social Work
EASSW brings together over 300 different schools, universities and tertiary education institutions supporting social work education. EASSW: promotes the development of social work education throughout Europe develops standards to enhance quality of social work education encourages international exchange provides forums for sharing social work research and scholarship. In all aspects of its work, EASSW adheres to the United Nations’ Declarations and Conventions on Human Rights, recognizing that respect for the inalienable rights of the individual is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace. EASSW represents social work education at the European level at the European Commission, the Council of Europe and with other international organizations
Northern Ireland Social Care Council
As the regulatory body for the social care workforce in Northern Ireland, we aim to increase the protection of those using social care services, their carers and the public by improving and regulating standards of conduct, training and practice in the social care workforce.
ofsted
We inspect and regulate to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages.
Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority
The Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) is the independent health and social care regulatory body for Northern Ireland, and forms an integral part of the new health and social care structures. In its work RQIA encourages continuous improvement in the quality of these services through a programme of inspections and reviews.
Scottish Social Services Council
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is responsible for registering people who work in social services and regulating their education and training.
Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland
We regulate, inspect and support improvement of care, social work and child protection services for the benefit of the people who use them. Various kinds of organisations provide the services we regulate: local authorities, individuals, businesses, charities and voluntary organisations.
