Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016

[^key-1aaf5d23d712ce06d0cbef9cdff9b220]: S. 80(1)(d) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Qualifications) (Wales) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/761), regs. 1(2), 5 (with regs. 15A-19) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1626, regs. 1(2), 6-13); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-4c0e5782240e02eecb7d00b8e4989922]: S. 80(2)(d) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Qualifications) (Wales) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/761), regs. 1(2), 5 (with regs. 15A-19) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1626, regs. 1(2), 6-13); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-b195fa98125ccb98dc9e5e8e08b4b904]: S. 80(3)(d) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Qualifications) (Wales) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/761), regs. 1(2), 5 (with regs. 15A-19) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1626, regs. 1(2), 6-13); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^M_F_3ade409a-6620-4c96-de5f-739ac4b8741b]: Words in s. 66(1) omitted (18.11.2016) by The European Qualifications (Health and Social Care Professions) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1030), regs. 1, 120(3) (with reg. 155)

[^M_F_8ecc4f7c-5de1-4258-afeb-7d6d856a51b9]: Words in s. 66(1) inserted (18.11.2016) by The European Qualifications (Health and Social Care Professions) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1030), regs. 1, 120(2) (with reg. 155)

[^M_F_c43d79ac-9986-4667-dd19-c4964a4425d3]: Word in s. 80(1)(b) omitted (18.11.2016) by The European Qualifications (Health and Social Care Professions) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1030), regs. 1, 126(2)(a) (with reg. 155)

[^M_F_9aa2a62a-2e62-4145-a349-8064a7d9d067]: Words in s. 79(1)(b) inserted (18.11.2016) by The European Qualifications (Health and Social Care Professions) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1030), regs. 1, 124(2) (with reg. 155)

[^M_F_247be2d1-df5a-4b22-e8bc-726c07b3297d]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 39 inserted (18.11.2016) by The European Qualifications (Health and Social Care Professions) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1030), regs. 1, 144(2) (with reg. 155)

[^M_F_0c2fc2af-c78a-4509-f731-98c35768d177]: Words in s. 84(a)(ii) inserted (18.11.2016) by The European Qualifications (Health and Social Care Professions) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1030), regs. 1, 128(2) (with reg. 155)

[^M_F_a8416015-a5fe-4ad1-f465-5efb161df540]: S. 84(a)(ii) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Qualifications) (Wales) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/761), regs. 1(2), 6 (with regs. 15A-19) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1626, regs. 1(2), 6-13); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^M_F_75c75ef7-8315-4863-9eed-9789bfd154af]: S. 84(aa) inserted (18.11.2016) by The European Qualifications (Health and Social Care Professions) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1030), regs. 1, 128(2) (with reg. 155)

[^M_F_f682d631-fede-4ee2-dbff-9e72a6e59992]: S. 85A omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Qualifications) (Wales) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/761), regs. 1(2), 8 (with regs. 15A-19) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1626, regs. 1(2), 6-13); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^M_F_85ced0aa-4326-4ac8-ff5a-cf67a3594559]: S. 90A omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Qualifications) (Wales) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/761), regs. 1(2), 10 (with regs. 15A-19) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1626, regs. 1(2), 6-13); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^M_F_d5af933e-9a0a-4a0f-f909-cf02aeaff332]: Word in Sch. 3 para. 39 inserted (18.11.2016) by The European Qualifications (Health and Social Care Professions) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1030), regs. 1, 144(3) (with reg. 155)

[^key-ba0a04b3ed43d7a032494f6f823048d6]: S. 177(1)(g) omitted (1.4.2023) by virtue of Health and Social Care (Quality and Engagement) (Wales) Act 2020 (asc 1), s. 29(2), Sch. 3 para. 14(a); S.I. 2023/370, art. 3(1)(t)

[^key-62caddfd308faee9e5f12f8d6a4eefc4]: S. 177(2)(c) omitted (1.4.2023) by virtue of Health and Social Care (Quality and Engagement) (Wales) Act 2020 (asc 1), s. 29(2), Sch. 3 para. 14(b); S.I. 2023/370, art. 3(1)(t)

[^key-58d97f4ba14e5aff4c51b77eaa0fbcf0]: S. 5 excluded (temp.) (31.12.2023) by The Regulated Services (Special School Residential Services) (Wales) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1327), regs. 1(2), 4

[^key-63e49d5ea2fb989f35f90b143b8149a1]: S. 21(2) excluded (31.3.2024) by The Special School Residential Services (Service Providers and Responsible Individuals) (Wales) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/388), regs. 1(2), 80

[^key-c652e9de400ecc1e48a180c915421123]: Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (31.3.2024) by The Special School Residential Services (Service Providers and Responsible Individuals) (Wales) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/388), regs. 1(2), 79(3)

[^key-ace4e9e952140570e0eb0af776282357]: Words in s. 10(6) substituted (25.3.2025) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), s. 29(1)(a)(ii), Sch. 1 para. 7(15)(a)

[^key-1ab286ac567b7404643bccaf4d4d40be]: S. 13(2) omitted (25.3.2025) by virtue of Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 16(2)(a), 29(1)(a)(i)

[^key-31da0b4cc5e42366f7f55b5925745c37]: S. 13(4)(ba) inserted (25.3.2025) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 16(2)(b), 29(1)(a)(i)

[^key-94d7fb568e4f9e2c8010c901bdd93cc4]: S. 13(4A) inserted (25.3.2025) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 16(2)(c), 29(1)(a)(i)

[^key-524739bed82ee26ff6ecba80067434db]: Words in s. 13(5) substituted (25.3.2025) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 16(2)(d), 29(1)(a)(i)

[^key-5fb2f3cc417d29e3072e20aa55fdb94e]: S. 13(6) inserted (25.3.2025) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 16(2)(e), 29(1)(a)(i)

[^key-9362d41b43beccac6a936a62ab38b058]: S. 15(1)(ba) inserted (25.3.2025) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 16(3)(a)(i), 29(1)(a)(i)

[^key-1177fdee501a8636fadabf9610269a75]: Words in s. 15(1)(d) substituted (25.3.2025) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 16(3)(a)(ii), 29(1)(a)(i)

[^key-ccfb84685b4032a22d3847b23169ac2a]: Words in s. 15(2) substituted (25.3.2025) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 16(3)(b), 29(1)(a)(i)

[^key-385c1714947046f53774823919a60eec]: Words in s. 15(3) substituted (25.3.2025) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 16(3)(c), 29(1)(a)(i)

[^key-0833674ee94e2676f950a175368025fa]: S. 15(4) inserted (25.3.2025) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 16(3)(d), 29(1)(a)(i)

[^key-3597492124346778112ef97856f3f8a8]: Words in s. 16(1)(a) substituted (25.3.2025) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), s. 29(1)(a)(ii), Sch. 1 para. 7(3)(a)

[^key-34c6ffd7a4358620901971d9a25395ae]: Words in s. 16(1)(b) substituted (25.3.2025) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), s. 29(1)(a)(ii), Sch. 1 para. 7(3)(b)

[^key-e3b007833cbf5ee1c27d848a7fa09e6a]: Word in s. 18(1)(b) omitted (25.3.2025) by virtue of Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), s. 29(1)(a)(ii), Sch. 1 para. 7(4)(a)

[^key-6d8d20b22ca384b1a5742a3745aa6526]: Words in s. 18(1)(c)(ii) substituted (25.3.2025) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), s. 29(1)(a)(ii), Sch. 1 para. 7(4)(b)

[^key-f11f0d4e42640da5fbdfb2a2541ca58a]: S. 18(1)(d) inserted (25.3.2025) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), s. 29(1)(a)(ii), Sch. 1 para. 7(4)(c)

[^key-35c491d6133b39979646bc4398843cb8]: Words in s. 27(5) substituted (25.3.2025) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), s. 29(1)(a)(ii), Sch. 1 para. 7(15)(b)

[^key-2bc0a3b8ff52926873490a7cb3187998]: Words in s. 41(4) substituted (25.3.2025) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), s. 29(1)(a)(ii), Sch. 1 para. 7(15)(c)

[^key-226e48d27dc0166024d55cbcf11f6bf1]: Words in s. 42(5) substituted (25.3.2025) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), s. 29(1)(a)(ii), Sch. 1 para. 7(15)(d)

[^key-15a6b16ab02403d1b9af62cc2c697dc1]: Words in s. 186(4) substituted (25.3.2025) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), s. 29(1)(a)(ii), Sch. 1 para. 7(15)(e)

[^key-7e98c3ee10a98d023deb31e766d3e6f4]: Words in s. 186(5) substituted (25.3.2025) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), s. 29(1)(a)(ii), Sch. 1 para. 7(15)(e)

[^key-407862d0ae162c8759af8e6944484b3b]: Words in s. 186(6) substituted (25.3.2025) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), s. 29(1)(a)(ii), Sch. 1 para. 7(15)(e)

[^key-43cdc682e694106085f37df5b5f983bd]: Words in s. 187(2) substituted (25.3.2025) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), s. 29(1)(a)(ii), Sch. 1 para. 7(15)(f)

[^key-d768f85dfcefd29f6c3e94ff1093c4de]: Words in s. 187(3) substituted (25.3.2025) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), s. 29(1)(a)(ii), Sch. 1 para. 7(15)(f)

[^key-a48f3d2645e49c7fc80c2b05e1307109]: Sch. 1 para. 1(1) comma substituted for words (25.3.2025) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), s. 29(1)(a)(ii), Sch. 1 para. 2(6)(a)(i)

[^key-a2b422450bb07b2253f5923638de5e28]: Sch. 1 para. 1(1) comma omitted (25.3.2025) by virtue of Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), s. 29(1)(a)(ii), Sch. 1 para. 2(6)(a)(ii)

[^key-3a4733e750f6fa6e31e6d040f0dad5b9]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(4) substituted (25.3.2025) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), s. 29(1)(a)(ii), Sch. 1 para. 2(6)(b)

[^key-9248f99d71c7ad044f5df8eba6ec18c7]: Sch. 1 para. 1(6) substituted (25.3.2025) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), s. 29(1)(a)(ii), Sch. 1 para. 2(6)(c)

[^key-5d2c4f505939c087eaba2b22e6c93e16]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 15(3)(d) substituted (25.3.2025) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), s. 29(1)(a)(ii), Sch. 1 para. 7(14)

[^key-c11749a407e5427b995efc6c286c3c64]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 15(3)(d) substituted (25.3.2025) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), s. 29(1)(a)(ii), Sch. 1 para. 7(15)(g)

[^key-2e0c74299a52a4c33b59d83605bd1fc1]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 16(4)(b) substituted (25.3.2025) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), s. 29(1)(a)(ii), Sch. 1 para. 7(15)(g)

[^key-b9b5f5666b7eb99c5bab999c18c4709a]: S. 160(5) in force at 31.3.2025 by S.I. 2025/380, art. 2

[^key-20ae6567dc5802e06cb2d162092d175a]: Words in s. 1(c) inserted (1.1.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), s. 29(2), Sch. 1 para. 7(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(1)(c)

[^key-2002090054aeec2ea2465c88d16e8102]: S. 6(1A) inserted (1.1.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 3(2), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 2(1)(a)

[^key-5ecdcbd4b135fd69fe690abfeb935a85]: S. 10(2A)(2B) inserted (1.1.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 7(b), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 2(1)(c)

[^key-091ab8b657f60878cb68de246ae621e1]: S. 10(2)(a)(viiia) inserted (1.1.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 7(a), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 2(1)(c)

[^key-0c8a193a2f104aa89fcf3d9bac01f02a]: S. 10(6)(ba) inserted (1.1.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 7(c)(ii), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 2(1)(c)

[^key-e22c93059e2b7f746e67ad0fd425384d]: Word in s. 10(6)(b) omitted (1.1.2026) by virtue of Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 7(c)(i), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 2(1)(c)

[^key-4583d879d37e6c955d2cb8f77303fde4]: Word in s. 10(6)(c) inserted (1.1.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 7(c)(iii), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 2(1)(c)

[^key-61974c31a992ec9c03e5550d9fa1d90f]: S. 10(6)(d) inserted (1.1.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 7(c)(iv), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 2(1)(c)

[^key-abe60c0f2cdbad122e888ab8487a6664]: S. 10(4A)(4B) inserted (1.1.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 14(2)(c), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(1)(a)

[^key-6d9e2043c348527d58d25923e2ce1ad2]: S. 11(4) inserted (1.1.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 8(2), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 2(1)(d)

[^key-d773c69ea2c08f9e8a61311a92de5aa8]: S. 14(1A) inserted (1.1.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 15(2), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(1)(b)

[^key-e9bf2f847c417d7eb3adef2b35940aab]: Word in s. 33 heading inserted (1.1.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), s. 29(2), Sch. 1 para. 7(6); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(1)(c)

[^key-9ca06037793a5f94223de4c3667889e2]: Words in s. 34 heading omitted (1.1.2026) by virtue of Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), s. 29(2), Sch. 1 para. 7(7); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(1)(c)

[^key-76d24dabeb51eee2e73bb7cc071f6ac8]: Words in s. 50 heading inserted (1.1.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), s. 29(2), Sch. 1 para. 7(8); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(1)(c)

[^key-92599b429b362d66ac379f46238b86eb]: Words in Pt. 1 Ch. 3 heading substituted (1.1.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), s. 29(2), Sch. 1 para. 7(5); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(1)(c)

[^key-51e863f95d1caba04a7bf1c3a763b584]: S. 6C inserted (1.1.2026 for specified purposes, 1.4.2026 in so far as not already in force) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 4(2), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 2(1)(b)(ii)(2)(a) (with art. 5)

[^key-906c0fdb96aa9ad3c820a6a71805880a]: Sch. 1A inserted (1.1.2026 for specified purposes, 1.4.2026 in so far as not already in force) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 4(3), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 2(1)(b)(ii)(2)(a) (with art. 5)

[^key-1eaca23177ce4cda980a85fc1500e1a8]: S. 2A inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 2(b), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 2(2)(a)

[^key-d8835257fcc3489a89c3410c466be4c0]: Ss. 6A, 6B inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 3(3), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 2(2)(a) (with art. 5)

[^key-89a55828ef7ef0e74e7e73481942161f]: Ss. 9A, 9B inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 6(3), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 2(2)(a)

[^key-ed11c5e080c9c5cc9e4ab06533527ca7]: S. 71A inserted (1.4.2026) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Regulation and Inspection of Social Care) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/24), regs. 1, 4

[^key-0bae63de0ef2f8c9374c37bd22c8b4ce]: Ss. 85B-85D inserted (1.4.2026) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Regulation and Inspection of Social Care) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/24), regs. 1, 9

[^key-0d59205c79acdb7fc6dca9cc7c99ac66]: S. 88A inserted (1.4.2026) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Regulation and Inspection of Social Care) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/24), regs. 1, 11

[^key-8e2c5fc78a26d6d2bbf8539bb5d91ba9]: S. 1(ba) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 2(a), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 2(2)(a)

[^key-e750acf80ec4089541c3ce4bb9e47f00]: S. 9(7)(e) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 6(2), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 2(2)(a)

[^key-c0a9d89bf647ad64e8677bbf5d70a4c3]: Words in s. 45 inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 4(4), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 2(2)(a)

[^key-75ff143026b6f5627740a46761a21cb1]: Words in s. 47(d) substituted (1.4.2026) by The Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/98), regs. 1(2), 3

[^key-908fdaab13848b641e3b99de3f1a8e3e]: S. 74(2A) inserted (1.4.2026) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Regulation and Inspection of Social Care) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/24), regs. 1, 5

[^key-9093c8ea7921b4622805607857009bb6]: Words in s. 66 inserted (1.4.2026) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Regulation and Inspection of Social Care) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/24), regs. 1, 3

[^key-02451572fb12f812f3d5d232ef8e966e]: S. 83(2)(a) substituted (1.4.2026) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Regulation and Inspection of Social Care) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/24), regs. 1, 6

[^key-bba81c136ef1dfeacf01300c946ea1e7]: Words in s. 84 substituted (1.4.2026) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Regulation and Inspection of Social Care) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/24), regs. 1, 7

[^key-e3b5a318bd942aeace2cbcd817fb6bd6]: S. 85(1A) inserted (1.4.2026) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Regulation and Inspection of Social Care) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/24), regs. 1, 8

[^key-879eb245ad42db09517dc45c882a0f91]: S. 88(5) inserted (1.4.2026) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Regulation and Inspection of Social Care) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/24), regs. 1, 10

[^key-f02a0e76cf89b60dfebc13568d884fda]: S. 89(5)(6) inserted (1.4.2026) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Regulation and Inspection of Social Care) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/24), regs. 1, 12

[^key-abcabb99ca7151bba90275910517caa9]: S. 101(1A) inserted (1.4.2026) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Regulation and Inspection of Social Care) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/24), regs. 1, 13

[^key-ee22a12ebea25afc97dfa36b9c1dcd7c]: Words in s. 144(6) substituted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), s. 29(2), Sch. 1 para. 7(9); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(d)

[^key-6f9d5f5ce05dd434f0d09db15debe80c]: Words in s. 146(9)(a) omitted (1.4.2026) by virtue of Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), s. 29(2), Sch. 1 para. 7(10); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(d)

[^key-08616d9f0a0e3367a81835853b42ba6c]: Words in s. 149(4)(a) substituted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), s. 29(2), Sch. 1 para. 7(11); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(d)

[^key-6123627e31af57d4f0ed798e44c3284f]: Words in s. 161(6)(b) substituted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), s. 29(2), Sch. 1 para. 7(12); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(d)

[^key-6e6078f1cda51676db92f54fb050085f]: Words in s. 163(1)(d) substituted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), s. 29(2), Sch. 1 para. 7(13); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(d)

[^key-f4dc882de05fb7048ab0014ae80f88bd]: Sch. 1 para. 1(3A)(3B) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 2(c), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 2(2)(a)

[^key-ea3c272171534cb8e1964798748a55a6]: Words in s. 12(1) substituted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 8(3)(a), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 2(2)(a)

[^key-459268811964878273d028619b114dae]: S. 12(1A) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 8(3)(b), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 2(2)(a)

[^key-c5634fa36d904d61e2aaade08ed9d8f8]: S. 15(1)(g) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 8(6)(a), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 2(2)(a)

[^key-1c196653ac6ca4e9c6f30315da3cb351]: S. 15(1A) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 8(6)(b), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 2(2)(a)

[^key-41977e54357a7a519ed7400d416d3930]: Words in s. 36(2) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 17(7)(a), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(f)

[^key-82052fd47e007fb76a45d93f77d9e5b3]: S. 36(3A) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 17(7)(b), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(f)

[^key-2ee2083919738e8c37fe7e6dd592b754]: Words in s. 48 heading inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 14(3)(a), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-12f8b00e3d23283e7301c519329e71da]: Words in s. 48 substituted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 14(3)(b), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-31c2ec4c7e24989bfd7a69caf946f470]: S. 38(2)(aa) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 9(a)(i), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 2(2)(a)

[^key-ca640efa3911fd890e1c07cbe1e6c679]: S. 38(2)(da) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 9(a)(ii), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 2(2)(a)

[^key-0d7ff8124920d20d6b90b8ce298669eb]: S. 38(2A) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 9(b), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 2(2)(a)

[^key-bdc41ba8474023aef81b3b9fc876b822]: S. 7(1)(aa) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 5(2), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 2(2)(a)

[^key-f400114d88fd5f4e5b27d4a741c0a54a]: Word in s. 7(3)(a) omitted (1.4.2026) by virtue of Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 5(3)(a), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 2(2)(a)

[^key-0a017e99c2d7188ed1737e82e538a418]: S. 7(3)(aa) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 5(3)(b), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 2(2)(a)

[^key-b1bc92f84ae5c63ae96215b33173e7a4]: Words in s. 10(1) substituted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 14(2)(a), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-203849bd9c154066971d2ae0fbedfb8a]: S. 10(1A) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 14(2)(b), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-a37985f30a9d6b973a14f481a641ed7d]: S. 10(5) omitted (1.4.2026) by virtue of Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 14(2)(d), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-5a9dcd6fcc94767156b08e0ac80623a8]: Words in s. 33(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 17(4)(a), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(f)

[^key-0c2a2c31efbd348dcca7b1dc3f21dbaf]: S. 33(1A) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 17(4)(b), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(f)

[^key-553b9f4e28cb0c60f9ae9be7930fa814]: Words in s. 33(2) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 17(4)(c), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(f)

[^key-913dac9f725fe5a85501b07d1c0d868a]: Word in s. 102(4) omitted (1.4.2026) by virtue of The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Regulation and Inspection of Social Care) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/24), regs. 1, 14(a)

[^key-dda46c83f51ccdc58f62f57123e8c75f]: Word in s. 102(4)(c) substituted (1.4.2026) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Regulation and Inspection of Social Care) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/24), regs. 1, 14(b)

[^key-a04b7e3457708397d75154b8d141136f]: S. 102(4)(d) inserted (1.4.2026) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Regulation and Inspection of Social Care) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/24), regs. 1, 14(c)

[^key-bd72213a83bcdef1e529fc0f55bad094]: S. 103 renumbered as s. 103(1) (1.4.2026) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Regulation and Inspection of Social Care) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/24), regs. 1, 15(a)

[^key-b3293c4618ba22af6d755cc18bbffbb4]: Words in s. 103(1) inserted (1.4.2026) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Regulation and Inspection of Social Care) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/24), regs. 1, 15(b)

[^key-8ad04b6df12066122e93f556b14f3992]: S. 103(2) inserted (1.4.2026) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Regulation and Inspection of Social Care) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/24), regs. 1, 15(c)

[^key-3bc51db5cc8b888db9f5185eb6291821]: S. 13(3A) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 8(5), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 2(2)(a)

[^key-793db246a9f265bf32cc4e2ac82733ab]: S. 13(3)(c) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 8(4)(c), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 2(2)(a)

[^key-a07a2b5bf191f27cc0cc4d61be1f1196]: Word in s. 13(3)(a) omitted (1.4.2026) by virtue of Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 8(4)(a), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 2(2)(a)

[^key-9e26e3ea2ecdd50dcd2b29fed267ece0]: Word in s. 13(3)(b) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 8(4)(b), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 2(2)(a)

[^key-1ac8cf2be164e2ed19ccecd8ce27e194]: S. 32(1A)(1B) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 17(2)(b), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(f)

[^key-d3915826186b9bb5db343a64b4580dac]: S. 32(5)(6) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 17(2)(d), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(f)

[^key-6a0fe81af94eaa26d9468b7c22ad124b]: Words in s. 32(1) substituted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 17(2)(a)(i), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(f)

[^key-5bc3b666bc83d5a1d9b59ebbe64e2d21]: Word in s. 32(1) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 17(2)(a)(ii), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(f)

[^key-65bcc353e600cfb0d74ec76406c3bfbf]: Words in s. 32(2) substituted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 17(2)(c), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(f)

[^key-a518a7b7199e98441ffe94e0c11a5693]: Words in s. 34(1) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 17(5)(a)(i), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(f)

[^key-132732f02035c09af0ebf445b6f76f7f]: Words in s. 34(1) omitted (1.4.2026) by virtue of Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 17(5)(a)(ii), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(f)

[^key-367fddbbd448ae74b3a32206b049f6a8]: Words in s. 34(2) omitted (1.4.2026) by virtue of Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 17(5)(b), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(f)

[^key-c0fc1e95a60381ed9a3c2c56c541fc63]: Words in s. 34(3) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 17(5)(c), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(f)

[^key-22a76c5d6e46c77c72fb6a5108c5470c]: Words in s. 34(4) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 17(5)(d), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(f)

[^key-9a1e3798850e6ed02faa03f6a6fca6ee]: Words in s. 35(1) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 17(6)(a)(i), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(f)

[^key-814ba991947d4a98ac5824ac64b78cc4]: Words in s. 35(1) omitted (1.4.2026) by virtue of Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 17(6)(a)(ii), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(f)

[^key-e6124c457e5a532ee6fb2b5c09454167]: S. 35(1A) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 17(6)(b), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(f)

[^key-d8007261667e977cd9a1abd9e7d913ab]: Words in s. 35(2) substituted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 17(6)(c), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(f)

[^key-057064bf3ce73ee08875aa3ad34e321c]: Words in s. 35(4) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 17(6)(d), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(f)

[^key-4443dc492aac5e5bad6526abd05d9000]: S. 147(1)(f) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 19(2)(a), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(c)

[^key-4c27c104e57fe323b2f2e10817aa3321]: S. 147(2A) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 19(2)(b), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(c)

[^key-054dd4977139f9686e901603f14e319a]: Words in s. 147(3) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 19(2)(c), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(c)

[^key-5e6a3e15c57e12f975ae570f79235224]: S. 147(4)(ia) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 19(2)(d), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(c)

[^key-23352657c1d594aae968bb8e9dbb65eb]: S. 147(5) inserted (1.4.2026) by Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 1), ss. 19(2)(e), 29(2); S.I. 2025/1257, art. 3(2)(c)