* Written in line with the QCF to provide comprehensive support for the new Diploma in Health and Social Care, which has replaced the NVQ. * Covers the mandatory units alongside a selection of the most popular optional units to help ensure candidates have everything they need to help gain success with the new specifications. * Written by best-selling author Yvonne Nolan, so you can be confident you have the expert support your candidates need to succeed. * Extensive coverage of every aspect of the qualification, including key information such as legislation and theory given in clear, succinct ways. * Personalisation is integrated throughout, to help candidates put the individual at the heart of care. * Assessment advice for every topic in each unit ensures your candidates have everything they need to succeed. * Engaging case studies and real-life examples bring learning alive, helping your candidates to apply their learning. * A motivating variety of content keeps reluctant learners engaged, whilst the smaller book format makes the books more portable and easier to use.

Content covers all units for the Level 3 Award in Dementia Awareness and a mix of mandatory and optional units for the Level 3 Certificate in Dementia Care and the Dementia pathway of the Diploma. Content is matched exactly to the new specification for the Dementia units. Written by best-selling author Yvonne Nolan, so learners can be confident they have the expert support they need to succeed. A concise resource with five chapters, so you don't have to buy more than you need. Chapters combine relevant knowledge and competence units to assist transition from Award to Certificate or Diploma. A positive resource that will not only give learners the knowledge they need to complete the course, but also the skills to implement best practice in their setting Engaging case studies and real-life examples bring learning alive, helping candidates to apply their learning.

Full support for teaching and learning with our best-selling resources Written by best-selling author Yvonne Nolan, so you can be confident you have the expert support to succeed Knowledge specifications (KS) continually referenced in the margin so candidates know what is being covered and can prepare for assessment. New evidence features are clearly linked to specific performance criteria (PC) and are cross-referenced to other elements within the qualification - helping candidates to plan holistically. Updated legislation and references to regulations where appropriate so that candidates and assessors have the most current information on frameworks related to the health and social care sector. New information on the latest movements and trends in health and social care so that candidates are aware of initiatives that may affect their working practice. Many updated photos to demonstrate best practice more clearly.

Candidate Handbook, 3rd edition Written in line with the revised QCF Framework to provide comprehensive support for the new Health and Social Care Level 2 qualification. Written by best-selling author Yvonne Nolan. Covers the mandatory and most popular optional units for all pathways through the new Diploma to ensure candidates have everything they need to help them through this transition. Personalisation integrated throughout, to help candidates put the citizen at the heart of care. Packed with real-life scenarios and case studies which put work in context for the candidate. Assessment guidance features offer advice on how to prepare for assessment, and how candidates can achieve their best. Highly illustrated units and varied activities mean that candidates are kept engaged and can access the information they need quickly.

The only fully illustrated, modern A-Z guide for those studying and working in health and social care. Features over 1500 clear, concise and up-to-date definitions and explanations, covering requirements of National Occupational Standards for learners and teachers/tutors in schools, colleges and the workplace. Useful as a quick reference guide to safe practice for qualified practitioners. Full-colour, highly illustrated approach allows for a clear explanation of terms and makes information easier to access. A-Z dictionary format that means the guide is easy and quick to use. Legislation appendix ensures access to key up-to-date information.