Core Links

These links were mentioned in the introduction:

Useful contacts and websites
Skills for Health
Tel: 0117 922 1155
Fax: 0117 025 1800
www.skillsforhealth.org.uk

TOPSS England
Tel: 0113 245 1716
Fax: 0113 243 6417
www.topss.org.uk

Learning and Skills Council
Tel: 0247 670 3241
www.lsc.gov.uk
www.realworkrealpay.info/

Connexions Direct Career Advice
www.connexions-direct.com/index.cfm?go=Careers

DfES and Lifelong Learning
Public enquiries: 0870 000 2288
www.dfes.gov.uk

NVQ standards
TOPSS

Key skills standards and support
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA
Key Skills Support Programme
Keyskills4U Student Website

Industry related links

These are links to websites you might find useful for working in the industry.

General Industry Sites
Department of Health
NHS Direct
NHS National Electronic Library for Health
NHS Best Treatments
Royal College of Physicians
Directgov - Over 50s
Age Concern
Help The Aged

Deafness / Hearing Aids
RNID
Hear-it

Equipment / Mobility
Disabled Living Foundation

Stroke
The Stroke Association

Abuse
Action on Elder Abuse

Health and Safety
Health and Safety Executive

Social Care Inspection
Commission for Social Care Inspection

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