<p>All allied health and social care professionals are required to engage in Continuing Professional<br/> Development (CPD) in order to systematically maintain, improve and broaden their knowledge and skills<br/> and so develop the personal qualities and attributes required in their working lives.</p><p>Extensively updated and revised, this second edition now reflects the latest regulatory requirements of<br/> health and social care professionals in the UK, and addresses the needs of health professionals working<br/> worldwide, including social workers who are now regulated in the UK by the Health and Care Professions<br/> Council (HCPC). In addition, new chapters address the specific needs of support workers and students of the relevant professions.</p><p>The book discusses the theoretical basis for maintaining competence and offers practical guidance on<br/> how to develop a strategy for professional and career development. Ways of developing and maintaining<br/> a portfolio a