About us

We are the independent regulator of social care and social work services across 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.

 

 

From September 2011 our everyday name became the "Care Inspectorate".  Nicola Sturgeon, Cabinet Secretary for Health, agreed and reported this to Parliament.

Our formal name, Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (SCSWIS) is set out in legislation so will not change.

We are an independent organisation with our own Board responsible for our governance. We are funded by the registration and continuation fees we charge and by the Scottish Government

Who we are

Our workforce is highly skilled and experienced in all aspects of care, social work and child protection.  We operate out of offices across Scotland, from the Borders to the Islands. We are accountable to Ministers at Scottish Government and both our Board and Executive Team set out our strategic direction.

What we do

Find out how we regulate, inspect and support improvement of care, social work and child protection services for the benefit of the people who use them.

Our offices

Find out where we are based throughout Scotland.

Contact us

Complete our electronic form for all your enquiries.

News and events archive

Read news stories and press releases from the Care Inspectorate. Find out about the events we run and how to contact the press office.

Jobs at the Care Inspectorate

Find out about our latest job vacancies.