A to Z Careers in Health and Social Care in the United Kingdom: A Handbook for Students and Cross Professionals

This handbook explores the UK's Health and Social Care sector, which employs over 2 million professionals across diverse roles from healthcare assistants to doctors, nurses, and social workers. Combining sociology, biology, law, and ethics, the field offers accessible career pathways through qualifications from GCSE to Master's level, attracting students from all backgrounds including immigrant communities. The book outlines why this inclusive, rapidly growing profession provides rewarding opportunities rooted in dignity, empathy, and person-centred care, with flexible entry points and specialization options in many areas of health and social care.