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This website is was developed by the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) on behalf of the following organisations:

• Department of Health (click here to see DH Information reader box (15kb PDF file));
• Department for Education and Skills;
• Improvement & Development Agency;
• Local Government Association;
• Association of Directors of Social Services;
• Social Care Institute for Excellence;
• Commission for Social Care Inspection;
• General Social Care Council.

Copyright

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Disclaimer

SCIE is committed to the highest standards of information quality and every attempt has been made to provide up to date and accurate information. However, SCIE gives no warranty, either expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information on this website and accepts no liability for any loss, damage or inconvenience caused as a result of reliance on such information.

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Information you provide to us may be used for statistical and quality assurance purposes but will not be used in any way (beyond its original purpose) which enables you to be identified.

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