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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.

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

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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.

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