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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.
National debate on the future of care and support
Published: 12 May 2008
The Government has launched a debate, lasting until November 2008, about the future shape of care and support services.
About the directorate
The structure and role of the directorate, and how it works with social services, service providers, the NHS and arms length bodies to define and implement social care policy.
Commissioning
Councils with social services responsibilities commission services to meet the needs of their local community and to secure best value.
Charging and assessment
Information on charges for residential or non residential social care, and information about the Single Assessment Process.
Regulations and standards
Regulation processes, information on social care complaints, and details of the National Minimal Standards.
Social care reform
The Department is working on a number of initiatives to reform the social care system to put choice, independence and dignity right at the heart of service delivery.
Delivering adult social care
Policy and guidance, including information for adult service users such as older or disabled people or people with a learning disability.
Funding
The funding landscape and the relationship between DH, local authorities and arms lengths bodies, and information on Section 64 Grants.
Social care workforce
Over one million people work within local councils, and the private and voluntary sectors to deliver social care services.
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National debate on the future of care and support
The six month debate about the future shape of care and support services.
Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI)
Website that includes a database of all inspection and council services reports.
General Social Care Council (GSCC)
Workforce regulator that registers social workers and regulates their conduct and training.
Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)
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