This CACHE-endorsed textbook presents all the mandatory elements of the qualification, as well as three popular optional units, in an easy-to-understand format. It also extends learning with specially created features designed to encourage students to explore each topic further. In this book you'll find: - Clearly outlined specific learning outcomes for each unit with 'Check Your Understanding' short questions to test knowledge - 'Key Terms' that highlight and clarify relevant important terms - 'Command Words' included to give guidance on the what the command words in the mark scheme are asking for - 'Case Scenarios' that contextualise knowledge and ask further questionsActivities throughout asking students to explain, describe, evaluate and discuss - 'Read About It' suggestions for further topic-related reading The optional units covered in this book are: HSC O3: Creative activities in health and social care HSC O9: Mental health and well-being HSC O10: Nutrition for health and social care

Heinemann offers a total solution for those taking and delivering the new Level 2 qualification in health and social care, supporting candidates in their qualification so that they in turn can support others.

Reflect on how best practice can be managed in care settings, develop your leadership skills and achieve your career goals with this new edition of Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care. This new edition of Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care has been fully updated to reflect the changes to the structure of the qualification. Covering all of the mandatory units in an easy-to-follow and thorough manner, this book is perfect for anyone looking to progress in their management career and for existing care setting managers as an invaluable reference guide. -Covers all the information in the qualification thoroughly and in an easy to follow manner with a new and updated design. -Updated to match the Level 5 qualification's integration into the higher apprenticeship programme including the new 'undertake a research project' unit. -Encourage learners to think more about the theory aspect of the qualification and how it is applied in the workplace with 'In Practice' features. -Explore and understand the different methods of assessment and how to prepare using relevant activities.

This handbook provides comprehensive coverage of everything candidates need for success in this new qualification in health and social care.

Ensure you have all the help you need inbetween assessor visits with this easy-to-use quick-reference guide for assessment. Covering more optional units than any textbook, this easy-to-understand guide for the Health and Social Care Diploma explains in simple terms what competencies you need to demonstrate and how to generate all the required knowledge-evidence for your course. With brief, one-page summaries for every assessment criterion and guidance on how to gather your evidence, this resource will help you when your assessor is not available. - Keep it simple for your learners with this one-page summary per assessment criterion, covering knowledge and competence. - Covers far more optional units than any textbook. - We've kept the price down to ensure accessibility for all learners - if they only have one resource, make sure it is this one.

Step-by-step guidance through the units, evidence and assessment for the Level 2 Diploma (formerly NVQ). Work-based learning can be challenging but Caroline Morris and Val Michie have set out all the information and practical help you need to get your qualification. This guide includes all 9 of the Core Units and a selection of the most popular optional units - the ones that most people tend to encounter in Health and Social Care jobs. The book is packed with a range of Health and Social Care case studies. Inside you'll also find a range of features designed to help you work through your units with confidence: - Get ready for assessment; tick off your understanding of what's required and keep track of your progress. - Make sure you know to prepare the correct evidence using our Evidence & Practice Activities, tips on gathering written portfolio evidence and how to demonstrate competence. - The textbook focuses on what you really need to know in simple language. - Written by experienced External Verifiers for a major awarding body. - Suitable for City and Guilds, Edexcel, EDI, OCR and all other awarding bodies.

Step-by-step guidance through the units, evidence and assessment for the Level 3 Diploma (formerly NVQ). Work-based learning can be challenging but Caroline Morris and Val Michie have set out all the information and practical help you need to get your qualification. This guide includes all 8 of the Core Units and a selection of 6 of the most popular optional units - the ones that most people tend to encounter in Health and Social Care jobs. The book is packed with a range of Health and Social Care case studies. Inside you'll also find a range of features designed to help you work through your units with confidence: - Get ready for assessment; tick off your understanding of what's required and keep track of your progress. - Make sure you know to prepare the correct evidence using our Evidence & Practice Activities, tips on gathering written portfolio evidence and how to demonstrate competence. - The textbook focuses on what you really need to know in simple language. - Written by experienced External Verifiers for a major awarding body. - Suitable for City and Guilds, Edexcel, EDI, OCR and all other awarding bodies.