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Lack of secure accommodation sees teenager living under four-to-one supervision in hospital

Government announce £40 million social care funding to free up hospital beds this winter

Some 36% of dementia sufferers in England remain undiagnosed, report says

Visa changes for care workers prompts major concern from sector organisations

Home Secretary announces ban on overseas care workers bringing family dependants

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James Cleverly insists new legally-binding treaty with Rwanda fixes all legal concerns

James Cleverly has insisted his new legally-binding treaty with Rwanda addresses all of the reasons that caused the Supreme Court...

Mental wellbeing in Scotland at lowest level on record, ‘stark’ survey shows

Law change to make care home and hospital visits ‘fundamental standard of care’

MPs defeat Government over moves to compensate infected blood scandal victims

Sentencing guidance to be produced for Scottish rape and sexual assault cases

Lack of secure accommodation sees teenager living under four-to-one supervision in hospital

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Education

Education & Training

University of Glasgow launches campaign against gender-based violence

27th November 2023

A Scottish university has launched a new campaign to highlight its work on gender-based violence. The University of Glasgow created...

Construction begins on ‘world-class’ Health Innovation Hub in Glasgow

17th November 2023

Giving free social care to over-65s could save NHS £4.5 billion, says think tank

Lack of friend or family visits linked to increased death risk, new study suggests

10th November 2023

Elderly should keep mobile to stave off the effects of dementia

People with early Alzheimer’s disease ‘have difficulty turning when walking’, study suggests

11th October 2023

First long-term study examines predictors of suicide attempts in young people

Inflammatory signs for teenage depression differ between boys and girls – study

13th September 2023

Coronavirus Latest

Headteacher’s GP tells inquest Ofsted inspection contributed to her death

Decision to discharge hospital patients to care homes made after ‘focused effort’ testing warning

Government accused of ‘contempt’ as Andy Burnham lashes out over regional lockdown strategy

Hancock: Some regional leaders put ‘politics ahead of public health’ in swipe at Burnham

Sturgeon announces £500 bonus for health and social care staff for their ‘extraordinary service’

Sturgeon’s public statements ‘unhelpful and confusing’ during pandemic – Hancock

Sunak would have put ‘enormous pressure’ on Johnson not to have lockdown – Hancock

Engage | Comment & Opinion

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Engage: Why recruiting for values is vital in social care

2nd October 2023

Adult social care is a people business. At its heart, it’s about making a positive difference in the lives of...

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Engage: Dispelling the myths of compassionate leadership

31st July 2023

Chronic staffing issues, low retention rates, high sickness rates and low morale. The challenges facing us in health and social...

The government wants a ‘volunteer army’ to save social care – our research shows why that’s not possible

12th June 2023

Locking up children costing state £300M a year, says Children’s Commissioner

Engage: Child sexual abuse – what the data tells us about perpetrators and victims

18th April 2023

Neurology staff shortage preventing MS patients accessing latest treatments

Engage: Emotional and physical impact of war ‘huge’ – social worker in Ukraine

24th February 2023

Chris Packham on Autism – Nobody should go through the difficulties I faced

6th February 2023

Webwatch

Webwatch: Child sexual abuse material online ‘has doubled since 2019’

17th October 2023

Youngster celebrates new law after campaign against trolls targeting epilepsy

20th September 2023

Webwatch: Children to be offered depression therapy via smartphones

Coalition demands urgent action from platform chiefs to ensure services are safe for children

18th September 2023

Webwatch: ‘Sobering’ survey finds 17% of women have experienced online violence

7th September 2023

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Career Advice

Short film airs to promote social work as a career choice in Northern Ireland

27th October 2023

A short film has aired showcasing the contribution of social workers in making a difference to the lives of children...

Career Advice

Health and care workers being short-changed by 12-year freeze in mileage rates