Regulation of Health Care Support Staff and Social Care Support Staff in Scotland

Regulation of Health Care Support Staff and Social Care Support Staff in Scotland

Description	consultation document on regulation of health and social care support staff
ISBN	0-7559-3736-8
Official Print Publication Date
Website Publication Date	May 06, 2004

REGULATION OF HEALTH CARE SUPPORT STAFF AND SOCIAL CARE SUPPORT STAFF IN SCOTLAND

A CONSULTATION DOCUMENT

Scottish Executive Health Department and Social Work Services Inspectorate
May 2004

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Contents

	Paragraph
Covering Letter
Foreword
Introduction	1
What do we mean by regulation? Why are we considering this now?
The reasons for extending regulation	6-14
Who is currently regulated Why should regulation be extended?
The Groups of Staff who might be covered by regulation	15
Who should be regulated?
How can we regulate staff who move or work across traditional boundaries?	16-18
Ensuring Quality	19-20
How regulation might be undertaken	21-30
What do we propose? What form should regulation take? Who should regulate these groups?
Timetable	31
Conclusion	32
Annex: Regulation of Health and Social Care Support Staff	Annex A

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