The Chief Inspector of Social Services, as part of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA), is responsible for the registration of Special Care units.

Registration is for a period of three years, 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 Office of the Chief Inspector.

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.