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A development programme of educational resources on critical public health topics for people who work in the health and care sector and the extended public health workforce.
An overview of the programme including selection criteria and application process.
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,...
A Health and Care Worker visa allows medical professionals to come to or…
You must meet all of the following requirements to be eligible for a…
You’ll need to meet different salary requirements for this visa if your…
You’ll usually need to prove your knowledge of the English language when…
When you apply for a Health and Care Worker visa, you’ll need to have…
When you apply you’ll need to provide: your certificate of sponsorship…
You must apply online for a Health and Care Worker visa. Check which…
Your partner and children can apply to join you or stay in the UK as your…
You can usually apply to extend your Health and Care Worker visa if all of…
You’ll need to apply to update your Health and Care Worker visa if: you…
You might be able to apply to change (‘switch’) to a Health and Care…
You can do additional paid work on a Health and Care Worker visa as long…
Background information and advice on coronavirus (COVID-19) for health and care professionals.
Information for manufacturers of medical devices about reporting adverse incidents and field safety corrective actions to the MHRA.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides national guidance and advice to improve health and social care. NICE is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care .
Guidance for prospective international applicants for health and social care jobs in the UK.
Helping UK healthcare providers to do more business overseas by promoting the UK healthcare sector to overseas markets and supporting healthcare partnerships between the UK and overseas healthcare providers.
Advice on writing clear notices and maximising replies to your FSNs.
The regulations about working in any healthcare role, and how to register with the appropriate accredited bodies.
Information for national workforce planning decisions.
A summary of what delivering better integrated care means and how Monitor is supporting the sector.
The government has announced record investment in health and social care of around £12 billion per year on average across the UK over the next three years.
A guide to good practice for the use of digital technology in health and care.
We support ministers in leading the nation’s health and social care to help people live more independent, healthier lives for longer. DHSC is a ministerial department, supported by 23 agencies and public bodies .
We are the national provider of information, data and IT systems for commissioners, analysts and clinicians in health and social care.
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...
These webpages allow you to find and explore health and social care statistics from across the Government Statistical Service (GSS).
Government-to-government agreements between the UK government and partner governments, as referred to in the code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel.
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