Victory for homeless people as housing bill passes final stage
New laws which strengthen the way in which local councils support families who are at risk of homelessness have been hailed by Shelter Scotland as crucial and progressive.
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Plan for shake-up of adult care in Cardiff
Plans for a major shake-up of home care services for some of Cardiff’s most vulnerable adults are being discussed.
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Report evaluating the PRTL of newly qualified social workers now available
This research was commissioned by the SSSC to provide an evidence base for understanding the current situation in relation to Post Registration Training and Learning (PRTL) of newly qualified social workers (NQSW) and to examine how NQSW’s are evidencing the impact their PRTL has on their practice.
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Councils urged to undertake social work healthchecks
Children’s and adults services directors have been urged to carry out a health check on their social workers, as recommended by the Social Work Taskforce.
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Former SSSC convenor named as new rector of UHI
The chairman of NHS Highland is taking on a new role as rector of the prospective University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI).
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SWRB work not under threat from government
The government has given assurances to the Social Work Reform Board (SWRB) that it wants it to continue its work and complement the Munro inquiry into child protection, delegates at the National Children and Adults Services conference were told.
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Staffing cost ‘blunder’ hitting social work clients, claims councillor
It will cost Scottish Borders Council £1.3million this year to keep nine local children in safe accommodation outwith the region.
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Criticism for ‘voluntary social worker’ title
Social work must be championed to be recognised as a distinct profession in the same way as medicine, according to the chief executive of the General Social Care Council (GSCC).
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Pledge on welfare of Fife’s care home residents
THE welfare of residential care home residents, their families and all those who use respite and day care services in Fife comes first.
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College of Social Work ‘not ready’ to represent the profession
The College of Social Work is not yet ready to take on the responsibility of speaking on behalf of the profession, the body’s co-chair has admitted.
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