More businesses to be regulated and inspected

Wednesday, 8 January 2025 09:40

More businesses will be regulated and inspected under a new bill being introduced this year.

The Department of Health and Social Care is bringing in the Regulation of Health and Social Care Bill.

The Bill means the Departments Registration and Inspection team will be responsible for regulating all health or social care activities and treatments, which carries a risk to peoples safety, including cosmetic practices and dental surgeries.

Information sessions on this will be held on January 14 at at Ballakermeen High School and on January 21 at Ramsey Grammer School.

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