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 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.

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

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.

Where possible, please use the online portal system to submit your form. Alternatively you may email the editable PDF form to radiationprotection@hiqa.ie

The purpose of a thematic programme is to drive quality improvement for people with a disability living in residential services.

The purpose of a thematic programme is to drive quality improvement for older people living in residential services.

The children’s team inspects and monitors statutory Children’s Residential Centres (CRC), statutory and private Foster Care Services (Foster), Special Care Units (SCU), and Oberstown Children Detention Campus.

The Chief Inspector of Social Services, as part of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA), is responsible for the registration of designated centres for people with disabilities.

We monitor and inspect residential services for people with disabilities to ensure that they provide residents with an appropriate standard and quality of service.

Through our monitoring programmes, we aim to provide assurances to the public that services are implementing and meeting national standards and relevant regulations, and are making quality and safety improvements that safeguard children.