PART 1REGULATION OF SOCIAL CARE SERVICES
CHAPTER 2REGISTRATION ETC. OF SERVICE PROVIDERS
Regulations and guidance
27Regulations about regulated services
1
The Welsh Ministers may by regulations impose requirements on a service provider in relation to a regulated service.
2
Requirements imposed by regulations under subsection (1) must include requirements as to the standard of care and support to be provided by a service provider.
3
The Welsh Ministers must, when making regulations imposing requirements of the kind mentioned in subsection (2), have regard to—
a
the importance of the well-being of any individuals to whom care and support will be provided, and
b
the quality standards included in any code issued under section 9 of the 2014 Act (codes to help achieve outcomes specified in well-being statements).
4
Before making regulations under this section the Welsh Ministers must—
a
consult any persons they think appropriate, and
b
publish a statement about the consultation.
5
The Welsh Ministers must lay a copy of a statement published under subsection (4)(b) before the National Assembly for Wales.
6
But the requirement to consult and publish a statement does not apply to regulations which—
a
amend other regulations made under this section, and
b
do not, in the opinion of the Welsh Ministers, effect any substantial change in the provision made by the regulations to be amended.