This is the fourth edition of the guide to more than 200 key reports and pieces of legislation published on health and social care subjects since 1986. It is divided into 11 chapters under the following subject headings: general issues; quality; public health; primary and community care; older people; midwifery; children and young people; mental health; disabilities; education; ethical issues and human rights. The documents are arranged in chronological order and each is referenced with an abstract. The publication also includes a reading list of materials about applying for jobs; a list of national organisations related to health and social care; and useful websites.