Care work employees who are the subject of allegations are routinely suspended and referred to the POVA list for provisional inclusion.  This can be a frightening and confusing time.  There is a useful leaflet on the Dept of Health website which those finding themselves in this situation should read and it can be downloaded by clicking here: ( http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_4137439 }

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