Part 2Social workers etc in England

Information and co-operation

52Information and advice

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The regulator may publish or disclose information about any matter relating to its functions or give advice about any matter relating to its functions.

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The Secretary of State may by regulations —

a

make provision requiring the regulator to publish or disclose information, or give advice, under subsection (1);

b

make other provision supplementing subsection (1).

53Duty to co-operate

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The regulator must where appropriate co-operate with the following in the exercise of its functions—

a

Social Care Wales,

b

the Scottish Social Services Council,

c

the Northern Ireland Social Care Council, and

d

any other person specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.

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Until section 67(3) of the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 2) comes fully into force, the reference in subsection (1)(a) to Social Care Wales is to be read as a reference to the Care Council for Wales.