Launched in the April 2004 , the commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) is the single, independent inspectorate for all social care services in England. The commission was created by the Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003:

CSCI incorporates the work previously done by:

The Social Services Inspectorate (SSI)
SSI/Audit Commission Joint Review Team
The National Care Standards Commission (NCSC)

The commission has a much wider remit than its predecessor organisations. It‘s creation is a significant milestone for social care. Bringing together the inspection, regulation and review of all social care services into one organisation creates a more effective and joined up system. For the first time, one single organisation has a total overview of the whole social care industry. The commission provides a complete picture of social care in England.