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Department for Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS NI)
Northern Ireland Government department responsible for health and personal social services, public health and well-being and public safety including the Fire Authority, food safety and emergency planning. This site provides information about policy and current initiatives.
Website:  http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk
Telephone: 02890 520500

Department of Health (DoH)
Responsible for the health and well-being of people in England. Check this site for advice on care and health issues and current details of DoH news and projects.
Website: http://www.doh.gov.uk/Link to an external website
Telephone: 0207 210 4850

National Assembly for Wales
Government of Wales site, including information on legislation, health, education, and justice. Check this site for current information on news and policy development for Wales.
Website: www.wales.gov.uk/Link to an external website
Telephone: 02920 825111

Scottish Executive
Government of Scotland site, including information on health, education, and justice. Check this site for current information on news and policy development for Scotland.
Website: www.scotland.gov.uk/Link to an external website
Telephone: 0131 556 8400

Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC)
Responsible for regulation and registration of the social care workforce in NI. It promotes and regulates social care education and training and provides guidance on social work training and development. Check here for news and information and opportunities for consultation.
Website: www.niscc.info/newsLink to an external website
Telephone: 02890 417600

General Social Care Council (GSCC)
Responsible for regulation and registration of the social care workforce in England. Check the news section information and opportunities for consultation.
Website: www.gscc.org.ukLink to an external website
Telephone: 0207 397 5100

Care Council for Wales (CCW)
Responsible for regulation and registration of the social care workforce in Wales. It promotes and regulates social care education and training and provides guidance on social work training and development. Check the news section for information and opportunities for consultation.
Website: www.ccwales.org.ukLink to an external website
Telephone: 029 2022 6257

Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)
Responsible for regulation and registration of the social care workforce in Scotland. It promotes and regulates social care education and training and provides guidance on social work training and development. Check here for the news section for information and opportunities for consultation.
Website: www.sssc.uk.comLink to an external website
Telephone: 01382 207101
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