This CACHE-endorsed textbook presents all the mandatory elements of the qualification, as well as three popular optional units, in an easy-to-understand format. It also extends learning with specially created features designed to encourage students to explore each topic further.

This CACHE-endorsed textbook presents all the mandatory elements of the qualification, as well as three popular optional units, in an easy-to-understand format. It also extends learning with specially created features designed to encourage students to explore each topic further.

In this book you'll find:

- Clearly outlined specific learning outcomes for each unit with 'Check Your Understanding' short questions to test knowledge

- 'Key Terms' that highlight and clarify relevant important terms

- 'Command Words' included to give guidance on the what the command words in the mark scheme are asking for

- 'Case Scenarios' that contextualise knowledge and ask further questionsActivities throughout asking students to explain, describe, evaluate and discuss

- 'Read About It' suggestions for further topic-related reading

The optional units covered in this book are:

HSC O3: Creative activities in health and social care

HSC O9: Mental health and well-being

HSC O10: Nutrition for health and social care