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Question 1

Define regulated profession

Answer 1

A regulated profession is an individual in the UK which requires specific qualifications and training by law.

Question 2

when the regulated professionals go through the qualification and training, what must it meet?

Answer 2

It must meet the national standards for the UK

Question 3

Give an example of a register the professional will get put on once they are fully qualified and trained, for example, if they are a doctor.

Answer 3

If they are a doctor they will be put on the general medical council register.

Question 4

Define regulation

Answer 4

Regulation is the law which sets the standards of professional conduct which is mandatory to follow by all individuals who work in health and social care.

Question 5

Give 6 reasons why we have to regulate the professions.

Answer 5

1. for the safety of the public
2. safeguarding
   3.monitoring the quality of work which is being delivered
3. accountibility
4. ensure all professionals are properly qualified and trained.

Question 6

Give 5 reasons on how regulation is carried out

Answer 6

1. codes of professional practice
2. codes of practice
3. following policies for raising concerns
4. revalidation processes
   5.inspections done by the cqc and the ofsted

Question 7

Safeguarding regulations - how often do staff have to get a dbs check

Answer 7

approx. every 3 years

Question 8

what do employers have a legal duty for when it comes to safeguarding

Answer 8

if an employee breaches their declaration of fitness to practice or break safeguarding protocols it must be reported to the relevant regulatory body