Care Act 2014

Resources and support to help implement the Care Act 2014

Safeguarding adults: e-learning course

Part of e-Learning courses

CPD-accredited course for health and social care workers which shows how safeguarding issues can develop, and suggests ways of dealing with them that protect people at the same time as preserving their right to make choices about their lives.

Total transformation of care and support

Updated paper on Total Transformation, which looks at the potential of scaling up small, community-based preventative services. Originally published in November 2016, it has been updated to include additional models.

Autism: Improving access to social care for adults

This guide helps people in the health and social care sector who work with adults with autism to increase their knowledge and understanding of autism and improve access to social care services.

Prevention research and practice

Good examples and latest research on preventative approaches and the promotion of wellbeing in adult social care in England.

Infection control e-learning course

Part of e-Learning courses

Video-based, easy-to-navigate, essential e-learning to help organisations prevent the spread of infection.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection control for care providers

Part of Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for social care

Read this SCIE quick guide that sets out best practice for care providers to remain safe and prevent coronavirus from spreading.

Helping to prevent pressure ulcers

Part of Prevention and wellbeing

A quick guide for registered managers of care homes.

Helping to prevent winter deaths and illnesses associated with cold homes

Part of Prevention and wellbeing

Home care managers need to ensure that care staff can recognise people at risk and that they know how to document and share concerns appropriately.

Reducing the risk of violent and aggressive behaviours

Part of Children’s services

A quick guide for registered managers of mental health services for young people