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Social care
The Department of Health works to define policy and guidance for delivering a social care system that provides care equally for all, whilst enabling people to retain their independence, control and dignity.
Social care careers
Get more out of life with a career in social care.
No Secrets consultation response
Phil Hope, Minister of State for Care Services responds to the No Secrets consultation
Bright Ideas Grant (B.I.G.)
We're looking for bright ideas that help ensure people's experience of care services is a good one
Highlights
Swine flu social care information and guidance
This section contains information and guidance for social care professionals about swine flu.
Social Work Taskforce
This taskforce will drive and deliver a cross Government Social Work Reform Programme to improve frontline practice and management.
Dignity in care
Campaign to ensure that people in care are treated with respect.
Vulnerable adults
From 12 October 2009 the Protection of Vulnerable Adults (or POVA) scheme has been replaced by the Vetting and Barring Scheme. Referrals should now be made to the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).
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Care Quality Commission
The independent regulator of health and social care in England.
General Social Care Council
Workforce regulator that registers social workers and regulates their conduct and training.
Health Professions Council
Regulator of health professionals.
NHS Evidence
The NHS Evidence service provides easy access to a comprehensive evidence base for everyone in health and social care who takes decisions about treatments of the use of resources.
UCAS
Search for social care courses at the UK central organisation for entry to higher education.
Learndirect
Search for e learning social care courses from this nationally recognised brand.
Social Care Institute for Excellence
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