The Care Standards Act 2000 (c. 14) (CSA) is an
act of the
Parliament of the United Kingdom
The Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the supreme legislative body of the United Kingdom, and may also legislate for the Crown Dependencies and the British Overseas Territories. It meets at the Palace ...
which provides for the administration of a variety of care institutions, including children's homes, independent
hospital
A hospital is a healthcare institution providing patient treatment with specialized Medical Science, health science and auxiliary healthcare staff and medical equipment. The best-known type of hospital is the general hospital, which typically ...
s,
nursing homes and
residential care
Residential care refers to long-term care given to adults or children who stay in a residential setting rather than in their own home or family home.
There are various residential care options available, depending on the needs of the individual. ...
homes.
The CSA, which was enacted in April 2002, replaces the
Registered Homes Act 1984 and parts of the
Children Act 1989
The Children Act 1989 (c. 41) is an Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom that received royal assent on 16 November 1989 and came into substantial force across all three jurisdictions of the United Kingdom on 14 October 1991. In 1995, for the p ...
, which pertain to the care or the accommodation of children.
The aim of the legislation is to reform the law relating to the inspection and regulation of various care institutions.
External links
Highlights on updated version of the Care Standards Act
UK Legislation
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United Kingdom Acts of Parliament 2000
Social care in the United Kingdom
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