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Articles from the learndirect compliance team on hr & compliance. Practical guidance, current legislation and case studies for people who own the audit.

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Is Safeguarding Adults Training Required in the UK?
HR & Compliance

Is Safeguarding Adults Training Required in the UK?

Care Act 2014 sections 42 to 47 and Regulation 13 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 make adult safeguarding training a legal duty for every care and support worker in England. This guide covers the six principles of safeguarding, the ten categories of abuse in statutory guidance, how a section 42 enquiry works, the Care Act Safeguarding Adults Board and Safeguarding Adults Review framework, and how the learndirect Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Training Level 2 and 3 course satisfies the training duty.

13 min read
Care Certificate: what UK care workers and employers need to know
HR & Compliance

Care Certificate: what UK care workers and employers need to know

The Care Certificate is the induction standard for people new to health and adult social care in England. It sets out 16 standards that new care workers need to meet before working without direct supervision. Here is what it covers, who it applies to, and how CQC uses it during inspections.

9 min read
What is GDPR training and why is it mandatory in the UK?
HR & Compliance

What is GDPR training and why is it mandatory in the UK?

GDPR training is a legal requirement for every UK employer that handles personal data. Here is what the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR demand of your staff, and how to prove compliance to the ICO.

7 min read
HR & Compliance

Welcome to the Briefing Room: your compliance training resource

The learndirect compliance team is opening up the Briefing Room: a practical, plain-English resource on the workplace rules that shape UK businesses. Here is what to expect.

3 min read

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