Tuesday 01 Oct 2013 @ 14:05
Welsh Government
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Strengthening care and support regulation in Wales
The Deputy Minister for Social Services has published her plans to strengthen the regulation and inspection of social care in Wales in a White Paper.
The paper sets out proposed reforms of the care and support legislative framework, including a new National Institute of Care and Support and a shift to measuring against outcomes rather than minimum standards.
Work to deliver the changes set out in the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Social Services strategy (2011) began when the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Bill was laid before the National Assembly for Wales.
The Bill sets out how the delivery of care will be centred on citizens having a greater voice and greater control, within a much more integrated system of care across Wales.
This White Paper contains a number of policy proposals, which will promote radical changes to social care and support. It describes how a renewed and revitalised regulation and inspection regime will ensure the new way of delivering care to meet our expected standards and provide public assurance. The consultation period begins today and ends on 6 January 2014.
The Deputy Minister Gwenda Thomas said:
“We have achieved much and are ready to take the next step. The foundation of social services has been changed through our Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Bill and now the regulatory framework needs to reflect this.
“Over the past 13 years, since the enactment of the Care Standards Act, social services regulation in Wales has been highly effective. It has delivered a clear baseline of standards and a more professional workforce. Much credit should go to the Care Council for Wales and the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales for their important work. They have provided us with a firm foundation to build upon.
“This White Paper outlines our proposed programme of new policy and legislation, which we believe will enable the regulators to carry out their functions and duties that will achieve the ambitions we have set for better care and support in Wales.
“I ask everyone, especially those who receive care and support services, to consider the ideas within this paper. I hope that you will contribute to the consultation so that we can, together, build the best regulatory system for Wales.“
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