HIQA's Chief Inspector of Social Services is responsible for the registration of special care units.
Registration is for a period of three years, and the registered provider must apply to renew their registration at least six months in advance of the expiry date of their current registration period. Registered providers are only allowed to operate a designated centre if they are registered by the Chief Inspector.
Our registration handbooks provide a step-by-step guide for completing the registration application form and notification forms.
If you plan to open a new designated centre please refer to the Registration, renewal and variations application handbook for further instructions regarding submitting a completed registration application pack.
Registered providers who wish to renew their registration of a designated centre must apply at least six months before the expiry date of their current registration.
A registered provider carrying on the business of a designated centre may apply to the Chief Inspector for the variation or removal of any condition applied to the registration of the designated centre.