General Social Care Council
General Social Care Council
The General Social Care Council (GSCC) was a non-departmental public body in the United Kingdom responsible for the registration, regulation, and training of social workers and social care workers. The GSCC was established in 2001 and dissolved in 2012, with its functions transferred to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Pronunciation
General Social Care Council: /ˈdʒɛnərəl ˈsoʊʃəl kɛər kənˈsɪl/
Etymology
The term "General Social Care Council" is a descriptive name for the organization, with "General" indicating its broad scope, "Social Care" referring to its focus on social care services, and "Council" denoting its status as a governing body.
Related Terms
- Social worker: A professional who works with individuals, families, groups, and communities to enhance their individual and collective well-being.
- Social care: A term for a wide range of services designed to support people to maintain their independence, enable them to play a fuller part in society, protect them in vulnerable situations and manage complex relationships.
- Non-departmental public body: A classification of public bodies that operate independently of government departments.
- Health and Care Professions Council: The regulatory body that took over the functions of the GSCC in 2012.
See Also
- Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care
- Care Quality Commission
- Social Work England
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on General Social Care Council
- Wikipedia's article - General Social Care Council
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