Registration of extra care

Extra care is distinct from residential care in that it provides self-contained accommodation, which individuals have a legal right to occupy. This means that different requirements exist regarding the government registration system that is designed to safeguard users of social care services. The resources listed below provide guidance on the relevant requirement.

Housing with Care: Guidance on regulated activities for providers of supported living and extra care housing

Following consultation with the housing sector, the Care Quality Commission has published guidance to help providers of housing with care distinguish between the two categories of personal care that...

Commission for Social Care inspection (CSCI) guidance on regulation of close care developments in the grounds of existing care homes

Published by CSCI this guidance is for inspectors and care home providers who have established close care (extra care) developments in the grounds of an existing care home. It sets out an approach to...

Results of CSCI's consultation on their draft care settings assessment policy, guidance and tool

This report by the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) describes the outcome from a consultation that asked people if they understood new draft registration requirements. The aim of the new...

For information about registration of extra care housing that is being used for short term care such as intermediate care or respite see document on the Commissioning - Intermediate Care page.