The General Social Care Council (GSCC)
is a non-departmental public body of the
Department of Health which regulates the
social work profession and social work
education in England. It aims to protect
the public by requiring high standards of
education, conduct and practice of all social
workers.
Following a decision from Government, the
GSCC will close on the 31 July 2012 and the
regulation of the social work profession and
education will transfer to Health Professions
Council (HPC). To reflect this, the HPC will
change its name to the Health and Care
Professions Council (HCPC).