A culture change is needed if care homes are to help residents find their way back into society.  Andrew Chilvers, from www.bettercaring.com, a unique consumer website that combines a comprehensive

For many elderly people, staying at home alone is preferable to making a move to a care home. That’s a mistake. Andrew Chilvers, from www.bettercaring.com, a unique consumer website that

Why are so many social workers burning out? We’re good people who are staunchly committed to helping others but that sometimes comes at a cost. Make sure you’re aware of the signs of burnout…

Linda Walker and Jayne Dunn from the Scottish Institute for Excellence in Social Work Education highlight the benefits of workplace learning…

Patrick Dealtry insists that organisations must take measures to protect their care workers…

Care Appointments catches up with Care Commission Chief Executive Jacquie Roberts…

Liz Willetts, Head of Education and Training at the Social Care Association brings us a news of a unique new project…

The Learning Technology Team at SIESWE continue their series of articles on how technology can be harnessed in order to imrpove learning and development for the social services workforce…

Liz Willetts, Head of Education and Training, Social Care Association, stresses the importance of caring for care workers…

Mike Gibson, Head of Support for Learning Division, Scottish Executive Education Department, explains the background to the Additional Support for Learning Act…