Useful Resources

Useful resources

There are plenty of online resources which can be used to help a potential carer find the information they need, alongside websites for those who are currently working as home carers.

www.cqc.org.uk

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and social care in England. On this site you can read news in the sector as well as up to date guidance.

www.nhs.uk

The National Health Service (NHS) website is a fantastic resource to learn the basics about several diseases, illnesses, and health problems that a client may be living with.

www.skillsforcare.org.uk

Skills for Care is the strategic workforce development and planning body for adult social care in England. They provide countless resources for those interested in starting a career in care and those already working in the sector.

Information and support

www.alzheimers.org.uk

www.dementiafriends.org.uk

www.parkinsons.org.uk

Job sites

uk.indeed.com

www.cv-library.co.uk

www.reed.co.uk

www.totaljobs.com

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Official guidance

www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance–2
– UK Gov DBS Guidance

www.adultsocialcare.co.uk
– Government Department of Health and Social Care

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