Useful Links

The care industry within the UK is heavily regulated in order to ensure that safe recruitment practices are followed.  Below are links to some of the legislative and governing bodies within the care industry.

Key Industry Regulators

Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI)
www.csci.org.uk

General Social Care Council (GSCC)
www.gscc.org.uk

British Association of Social Workers (BASW)
www.basw.co.uk

Commission for Healthcare and Audit Inspection (CHAI)
www.chai.org.uk

General Medical Council (GMC)
www.gmc-uk.org

Health Professions Council (HPC)
www.hpc-uk.org

National Council of Voluntary Child Care Organisations (NCVCCO)
www.ncvcco.org

Social Care Association (SCA)
www.socialcaring.co.uk

Government Bodies

Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)
www.crb.gov.uk

Department of Health (DOH)
www.doh.gov.uk

Home Office
www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Teaching resource centre
http://tre.ngfl.gov.uk/