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Information for local authorities and NHS organisations on how to support the implementation of the autism strategy.
How to register with Ofsted and apply to open, manage, or be associated with an adoption support agency.
Ofsted's annual fees for children’s social care services.
This guidance sets out the Public Guardian’s position on the Re ACC judgment and the actions OPG expect deputies to take to ensure compliance.
Sets out the government's quality standards for health and social care services for older people.
Information for local authorities on how to provide short break care (otherwise known as respite care) to disabled children.
The framework and handbook support social workers and social care professionals in applying a strengths-based approach to their work with adults.
Information on the background and development of the programme and how to put its resources into practice.
How the Mental Capacity Act 2005 applies to health and social care staff.
Ofsted’s safeguarding policy and guidance for inspectors on handling safeguarding disclosures.
'You're Welcome': standards to help improve the quality of, and access to, health and wellbeing services for young people.
This guide is for providers and commissioners to help them understand the registration requirements with CQC and Ofsted and when to register with one or both regulatory bodies.
Evaluation and summary reports for the Children's social care innovation programme (CSCIP) grouped by theme.
Charging for Residential Accommodation Guide (CRAG) provides guidance to local authorities on how to interpret and apply the regulations.
Survey results on how working conditions, capacity, learning and development, and working relationships affect work-related quality of life in adult social care.
Leaflet given to patients before they're discharged to their usual place of residence.
Information on the £16 million support fund for regional partnerships to prevent and respond to exploitative employment practices of internationally recruited care staff.
Post-qualifying standard for adult social work practice supervisors.
Guidance that supplements the information in the decision makers' guide.
This explains how local authorities should act in relation to care and support for deafblind adults and children.
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