This free online course explains how social care workers in the UK support those who need help in their daily lives.

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We first introduce you to the principles of social care and lay out the eligibility criteria for receiving social care services. We compare the types of care and the practices and policies that ensure that vulnerable adults receive quality social care services. We examine the UK's healthcare system and the concept of ‘person-centred care’. We also discuss the role of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in fighting discrimination and delivering social care services to all clients and patients.

The course explains how to work with people with various forms of disability. We show you how to manage the symptoms of dementia and type 1 and type 2 diabetes. We go through the causes of both types of diabetes. Lastly, we discuss the risks associated with health and social care and identify the roles and responsibilities of social care workers. This social work course has no prerequisites and is designed for anyone who wants to learn how to support those who need it, including the elderly. Sign up to learn how to care for vulnerable adults and become a change-maker the world needs.