The Care Standards Act 2000 (CSA) is an Act of the

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which provides for the administration of a variety of care institutions, including children's homes, independent hospitals,

nursing homes A nursing home is a facility for the residential care of elderly or disabled people. Nursing homes may also be referred to as skilled nursing facility (SNF) or long-term care facilities. Often, these terms have slightly different meanings to i ...

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

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and parts of the

Children Act 1989 The Children Act 1989 is a United Kingdom Act of Parliament which allocates duties to local authorities, courts, parents, and other agencies in the United Kingdom, to ensure children are safeguarded and their welfare is promoted. It centres on th ...

, 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

* United Kingdom Acts of Parliament 2000 Social care in the United Kingdom {{UK-statute-stub