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Building on the People at the Heart of Care white paper, the government has set out plans to further digitise the social care sector and bolster the workforce.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Provides an overview of the duty to refer for NHS staff, including how to make a referral to a local authority.
This document contains the following information: Our health, our care, our say: a new direction for community services.
First published during the 2005 to 2010 Labour government
Professor John Deanfield, CBE announced as the first ever Government Champion for Personalised Prevention.
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Victoria Atkins says the department will study the report to make sure lessons are learned.
A report from the independent inquiry that was set up following the conviction of surgeon Ian Paterson.
Vaccination programme continues to accelerate with opening of 10 new vaccination centres.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The funding brings the total package of additional support given to our health services for COVID-19 to £92 billion.
The capabilities framework sets out progression and developments for forensic mental health social workers.
A technical report for future UK Chief Medical Officers, Government Chief Scientific Advisers, National Medical Directors and public health leaders in a pandemic.
The Health and Social Care (Safety and Quality) Act 2015 that aims to improve safety and quality of care has received Royal Assent.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
An independent report by former Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Professor Dame Sally Davies.
This consultation seeks views on proposed amendments to the Health Protection (Notification) Regulations 2010 (HPNR).
No health without mental health. Mental health strategy implementation framework guidance
A 5-year voluntary scheme on the control of prices agreed between government and the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI).
Register with Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (SCSWIS) Care Inspectorate if you want to run a day nursery in Scotland.
Register with the Care Inspectorate to operate a residential care home in Scotland
Further precautions advised on top of the tougher national measures being introduced, as cases continue to rise.
Next phase of domestic recruitment campaign ‘Made with Care’ launches today to encourage people with the right qualities to begin a career in adult social care.
The Advisory Committee on the Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs (SaBTO) has today published a position statement on the provision of cytomegalovirus tested blood components, together with a more detailed report.
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