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

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/anaw/2016/2/section/71ARegulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016An Act of the National Assembly for Wales to make provision for the registration and regulation of persons providing care home services, secure accommodation services, residential family centre services, adoption services, fostering services, adult placement services, advocacy services and domiciliary support services; amending the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 in connection with the regulation of the social services functions of local authorities; for the renaming of the Care Council for Wales as Social Care Wales; for Social Care Wales to provide advice and other assistance to persons providing services involving care and support; for the registration, regulation and training of social care workers; and for connected purposes.texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2026-04-29Expert Participation2026-04-01Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016Deddf Rheoleiddio ac Arolygu Gofal Cymdeithasol (Cymru) 2016s. 32AHealth and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025Deddf Iechyd a Gofal Cymdeithasol (Cymru) 2025s. 17(3)s. 29(2)Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016Deddf Rheoleiddio ac Arolygu Gofal Cymdeithasol (Cymru) 2016s. 79(3)(m)Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025Deddf Iechyd a Gofal Cymdeithasol (Cymru) 2025s. 18(2)(a)(ii)s. 29(2)Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016Deddf Rheoleiddio ac Arolygu Gofal Cymdeithasol (Cymru) 2016s. 79(3A)Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025Deddf Iechyd a Gofal Cymdeithasol (Cymru) 2025s. 18(2)(b)s. 29(2)Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016Deddf Rheoleiddio ac Arolygu Gofal Cymdeithasol (Cymru) 2016s. 187(2)(ca)Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025Deddf Iechyd a Gofal Cymdeithasol (Cymru) 2025Sch. 1 para. 2(5)(a)s. 29(2)Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016Deddf Rheoleiddio ac Arolygu Gofal Cymdeithasol (Cymru) 2016s. 187(2)(x)Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025Deddf Iechyd a Gofal Cymdeithasol (Cymru) 2025Sch. 1 para. 2(5)(b)s. 29(2)PART 3SOCIAL CARE WALESEngagement with the public etc.
71AProvision of information – specified state professionals(1)

SCW must provide, upon request, information to a specified state professional about the following matters—

(a)

the professional qualifications required to practise as a social care worker in Wales,

(b)

details of any registration requirements that apply in relation to an application for registration as a social care worker in Wales,

(c)

the relevant laws to be applied including those regarding disciplinary action, financial responsibility or financial liability,

(d)

the principles of discipline and enforcement of professional standards, including disciplinary jurisdiction and consequential effects on practise as a social care worker in Wales,

(e)

the processes and procedures for the ongoing verification of fitness to practise, and

(f)

the criteria for, and procedures relating to, removal from the register (see Part 4).

(2)

SCW must deal promptly with an enquiry from a specified state professional about the matters referred to in subsection (1)(a) and (b).