Social Care: Training

House of Lords written question – answered at on 13 May 2009.

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Photo of Lord Ashley of Stoke Lord Ashley of Stoke Labour

To ask Her Majesty's Government how much training is required for people to become fully qualified in the provision of social care.

Photo of Lord Darzi of Denham Lord Darzi of Denham Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department of Health, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health)

Since 2003 professional qualifying training for social workers in the United Kingdom has been a degree in social work. In England, these are approved by the General Social Care Council (GSCC).

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