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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.
Explains testing from 1 April 2024 onwards and sets out the purpose of ongoing testing, who will be eligible to access testing and when tests should be used.
If you care for someone, you can have an assessment to see what might help make your life easier.
Transcript of Minister Whately's speech at the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) spring seminar.
The Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (the PSA) promotes the health, safety and wellbeing of patients, service users and the public. It does this by improving the regulation of people who work in health and social care...
Leaving foster or local council care - support from your council, review meetings and financial help
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
How to use a cost utility analysis to evaluate your digital health product.
Find out which services and goods relating to welfare are exempt from VAT, and if welfare services and goods that you provide can be exempt from VAT.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulates all health and social care services in England. The commission ensures the quality and safety of care in hospitals, dentists, ambulances, and care homes, and the care given in people’s own homes. CQC is...
Apply for Carer's Allowance - money to help you look after someone who needs to be cared for. Apply online or use form DS700.
Find out about residential and nursing care homes, paying for care homes and how to choose a care home.
What happens when a child is taken into care - who is responsible for what, care proceedings, care orders, going to court and the role of Cafcass
Apply for a Health and Care Worker visa (formerly a Tier 2 Health and Care visa) if you're a medical professional who's been offered a job with the NHS, an NHS supplier or in adult social care - eligibility, fees,...
Help if you regularly spend time caring for someone. Includes Universal Credit.
This article explores who has been caring during the COVID-19 Pandemic and how caring responsibilities and accessibility to care has changed since lockdown. Furthermore, the article discusses the impact of these changes on both the carer and those in receipt...
Health declaration forms for childminders and people who work in childcare or children's social care.
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