Useful Links
We have compiled a selection of useful links to organisations, services, and resources that may be helpful to individuals receiving home care, their families, and carers. These are provided for informational purposes and are not endorsements.
Regulatory and Government Bodies
Care Quality Commission (CQC)
Care Quality Commission (CQC): www.cqc.org.uk, the independent regulator of health and social care services in England
City of Wolverhampton Council
www.wolverhampton.gov.uk, the local authority for Wolverhampton including Adult Social Care
NHS
www.nhs.uk, the National Health Service website with health information and a service finder
GOV.UK
www.gov.uk, the official UK Government website for services, benefits, and entitlements
Health and Social Care Resources
Skills for Care
www.skillsforcare.org.uk, the strategic body for workforce development in adult social care
Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
www.nmc.org.uk, the professional regulator for nurses and midwives
Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)
www.scie.org.uk, the leading improvement agency for adult social care
NHS Choices
www.nhs.uk/conditions, comprehensive health condition information
Support for Individuals and Families
Age UK Wolverhampton
www.ageuk.org.uk/wolverhampton, services and support for older people locally
Dementia UK
www.dementiauk.org, specialist dementia support including Admiral Nurse consultations
Carers UK
www.carersuk.org, advice and support for family carers
Citizens Advice Wolverhampton
www.citizensadvice.org.uk, free impartial advice on benefits, housing, debt, and rights
Independent Age
www.independentage.org, free advice and support for older people, their families, and carers
Complaints and Advocacy
Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman
www.lgo.org.uk, independent complaints service for adult social care
Healthwatch Wolverhampton
www.healthwatchwolverhampton.co.uk, independent champion for health and social care users
POhWER Advocacy
www.pohwer.net, independent advocacy services