North Wales exhibition to showcase benefits of art in Dementia
Can art improve quality of life and well-being for people living with dementia? Might it even have wider social and community benefits? And if it does make a difference, how
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Dates announced for Northern Ireland PiP information sessions
The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) have published details of a number of information sessions for workers to hear about the options available within Professional in Practice (PiP). At
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Charity Commission to probe financial management at Kids Company
The financial management and governance of Kids Company will be examined as part of a statutory inquiry into the charity’s activities, it has been announced. The Charity Commission said it
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Two charged with murder of woman with learning difficulties
Two people have been charged with murdering a woman with learning difficulties. Steven Beard, aged 34, of Rowland Avenue, Bentley and 35-year-old Julie Beard, of Heather Close in Walsall will
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Alcohol and coffee linked to reduced risk of Alzheimer’s
Statins, anti-inflammatory drugs, alcoholic drinks and coffee have all been linked to a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s, scientists have said. But diabetes, depression and high blood pressure can increase
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College of Social Work announce transfer of several resources to BASW
The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) is to take on a set of College of Social Work (TSCW) of key functions and resources ahead of the College’s closure in
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Suicide prevention professionals praised as Scottish rates fall
The Scottish suicide rate reduced by 17.8 per cent between the periods 2000-2004 and 2010-2014, according to new figures published. The statistics, published by ISD Scotland and National Record of
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Experiences of sex workers key to tackling exploitation, new book
Efforts to tackle sexual exploitation and support adults involved in sex work would be more effective if those involved are listened to and allowed to contribute to developing policy and
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New study examines link between hospital care for self-harm and risk of death
A University of Manchester study which followed up 38,415 people admitted to hospital with self-harm has, for the first time, investigated the association between the treatment patients receive in hospital
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Call for health and care professionals to recognise benefits of care farming
The health and wellbeing benefits of care farming are being overlooked by many health professionals as they simply do not know enough about it, according to a new report. Essex
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