Useful Links

AMSPAR would like to hear from you if you find a web site that other members may find useful. Please send us your suggestions via the dedicated topic in our forum.

Please note we are not responsible for the content of external links but will consider the removal of any inappropriate link brought to our attention. The presence of links to web sites or organisations listed below does not confer any particular endorsement by AMSPAR.

The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) is committed to building a world-class education and training framework that meets the changing needs of individuals, business and society. We lead developments in curriculum, assessments, examinations and qualifications.
The Department for Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DELLS), formerly known as the Qualifications Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales (ACCAC)
Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) places itself at the heart of the Northern Ireland community ensuring its products and services meet the needs of all learners.
Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)
Charity Commission is established by law as the regulator and registrar for charities in England and Wales. Its aim is to provide the best possible regulation of charities in England and Wales in order to increase charities' effectiveness and public confidence and trust.
GuideStar UK is a free public website providing comprehensive information about everything the charity sector has to offer.
Companies House is an Executive Agency of the Department of Trade and Industry. Its main functions are to incorporate and dissolve limited companies, examine and store company information delivered under the Companies Act and related legislation, and make this information available to the public. There are more than 1.8 million limited companies registered in Great Britain, and more than 300,000 new companies are incorporated each year.
Department of Health (DoH)
Department for Education and Skills (DfES)
National Health Service (NHS)
The Institute of Healthcare Management (IHM)
Skills for Health works with employers and other stakeholders to ensure that those working in the sector are equipped with the right skills to support the development and delivery of healthcare services
NHS Alliance is the main representative organisation of Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) in England. It is also the representative organisation of the Health Professionals (including managers; pharmacists; Allied health professionals; Optometrists; Dentists and lay people) who work in PCT's and their equivalent organisations elsewhere is the UK. There are Membership levels for PCTs, Practices, Individuals and organisations.

The Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers, Administrators and Receptionists
Registered Charity Number 313310. Registered in England and Wales, Company Number 850300.
Tavistock House North, Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9LN
Telephone: 020 7387 6005, Fax: 020 7388 2648