Public authorities
Found 12 public authorities in the category ‘Inspectorates’
The Care Inspectorate regulates and inspects care services in Scotland.
38 requests.
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118 requests.
Also called HIW
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW), is the independent inspectorate and regulator of healthcare in Wales.
We previously listed this body as 'Health...
19 requests.
Also called HMCPSI
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58 requests.
Also called HMICFRS
This is for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There is a separate authority for Scotland, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (Scotland).
172 requests.
Also called SWIA
The Social Work Inspection Agency (SWIA) was an inspectorate in Scotland between 2005 and 2011, the responsibilities have now been taken over by the Ca...
Defunct.
Defunct.
5 requests.
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