Open University
Student Recruitment Team
PO Box 197
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ
Course contact details
Student Recruitment Team
Email:general-enquiries@open.ac.uk
Phone:0300 303 5303

Health and social care play a vital role in the wellbeing of individuals and communities, and understanding how care is delivered and experienced is more important than ever. This certificate focuses on two key areas: providing a valuable introduction to learning in higher education and offering an authoritative overview of health and social care. Real-life case studies give you insight into what it's like to experience and work in care services. Whether you're involved in care work, use services yourself or simply have an interest, this course helps you build knowledge, understanding and skills and prepares you for further study.
Key features of the course
Provides a fascinating insight into the provision of health and social care services in the UK
Encourages you to draw on your own ideas and experiences
Introduces the essential skills of academic study
Builds a solid foundation for further study
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Course optionsStudent Recruitment Team
PO Box 197
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ
Email:general-enquiries@open.ac.uk
Phone:0300 303 5303