B4 The roles of organisations that regulate and inspect health and social care services

Organisations that regulate or inspect health and social care services. (regulatory bodies)

o Care Quality Commission (CQC)

o National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)

   Public Health England (PHE)

o Ofsted

For each one:

1. Explain what it inspects or regulates.

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Only cover organisations which are for England

Exam Practice

Case Study Scenario 3: Physical/Sensory Disabilities

Juan is 35 years old. He has had mobility problems for 10 years and uses a wheelchair. Juan lives alone and maintains an independent life with the help of Rose. Rose is a domiciliary carer who visits Juan’s home several times a week. He communicates regularly with friends by using social media.

Juan’s domiciliary care services are to be inspected.

(c) Explain how services are improved by inspection. (6)

Organisations that regulate professions in health and social care services. (Professional Bodies)

o Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

o Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

o General Medical Council (GMC).

o Social Work England (SWE)

o Royal College of Nursing (RCN) (union)