Since November 2013, all designated centres for people with disabilities must be registered with HIQA. We inspect services regularly to ensure they maintain a high level of care.

We are responsible for monitoring, inspecting and registering all nursing homes in Ireland to ensure that residents are safe and receive a high quality of care.

We register designated centres for older people. We also monitor and inspect these centres regularly to ensure they maintain a high level of care and support.

The website currently has Level AA conformance to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0

The Lexicon for Social Care is an initiative by HIQA’s Chief Inspector of Social Service. The Lexicon provides a list of commonly-used words relevant to social care, along with a definition.

The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) is Ireland’s National Immunisation Technical Advisory Group (NITAG). NIAC provides independent evidence-based recommendations and advice to the Minister for Health on immunisation and related health matters to inform health policy in Ireland.

The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) is Ireland’s National Immunisation Technical Advisory Group (NITAG). NIAC provides independent evidence-based recommendations and advice to the Minister for Health on immunisation and related health matters to inform health policy in Ireland.

We aim to improve the quality and safety of health and social care services by setting national standards and publishing guidance.

HIQA is legally responsible for the monitoring, inspection and registration of all special care units for children in Ireland.

HIQA is committed to safeguarding people in all areas of its work.