This report provides an introduction to health and social care, exploring mechanisms for reporting poor practice, the roles of regulatory bodies such as the CQC, GMC, and NMC, and the functions of professional bodies in regulating health and social care. It delves into the roles and responsibilities of inter professional teams in meeting care needs, differentiating between multidisciplinary and inter professional team working approaches. The report highlights how poor practice can be reported, the importance of regulatory bodies in safeguarding the public, and how different professional bodies ensure standards are maintained. It also contrasts the approaches of multidisciplinary and inter professional teams in patient care, emphasizing the patient-centered approach of the latter. The conclusion summarizes key points about reporting, regulatory bodies, and professional bodies in health and social care.