23.Part I sets out definitions of establishments etc and other terms for the purposes of the Act. Section 6 establishes the National Care Standards Commission (“the Commission”) as the registration authority in England. Section 7 sets out general duties of the Commission, which include monitoring the provision and quality of registered social care services, informing and advising the Secretary of State, supporting consumers through the provision of information, and encouraging the development of better services. Section 5 identifies the National Assembly for Wales as the equivalent registration authority in Wales, and section 8 makes equivalent provision for its general duties in respect of its functions under Part II.
Commentary on Sections Part I  Introductory