Responsible for inspecting and registering residential care homes in Sheffield for older people, children and young people, adults with learning disabilities or mental health problems, people with alcohol or drug problems, whether privately owned, local authority owned, run by a voluntary society or by a trust such as Sheffcare.  Annual inspection reports are available on-line at www.carestandards.org.uk and at care homes on request.  Also registers domicilary care agencies and nurse agencies.