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This document contains the following information: Guidance for summoning officers when considering deferral and excusal applications
Information for adult social workers working under the MCA and how it relates to their continuing professional development.
Report summarising some of the approaches local authorities are taking to building sustainable and innovative care markets.
Social enterprises have real potential to refresh and reinvigorate health and socialcare services. They provide more services than ever before, with more than 6,000 schemes estimated to be delivering health and social care i…
Statement on The National Health Service Commissioning Board and Clinical Commissioning Groups (Responsibilities and Standing Rules) (Amendment) Regulations 2022.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Department of Health's position on the determination of ordinary residence disputes referred to the Secretary of State under the Care Act 2014.
A resource pack 'Preparation for birth and beyond: a resource pack for leaders of community groups and activities', has been developed to help the NHS, local authorities and the voluntary sector in planning or leadin…
Sets out what a principal social worker (PSW) in adult services should know and be able to do.
Sets out the roles and responsibilities of a principal social worker (PSW) in adult services.
Information for local authorities on charging for care and support.
Report makes a number of recommendations highlighting the economic and social benefits of supporting carers in the workplace.
Sets out the indicators for measuring adult social care outcomes in 2013 and 2014.
A new action plan for treatment of respiratory problems for the NHS
Resources for local authorities and social care providers following the death of an employee or volunteer in adult social care.
Examples of NHS Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia screening programme resources used in outreach.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in August 2025.
Details and allocations of funding for local authorities in relation to the Care Quality Commission assessment of adult social care duties for the first time.
This document contains the following information: Equality Act 2010: code of practice on services, public functions associations.
The capabilities framework sets out progression and developments for forensic mental health social workers.
This letter explains funding arrangements for the cost of properties transferring from primary care trusts.
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