Most Britons shudder at the thought of moving into a care home. But they shouldn’t. Andrew Chilvers, from www.bettercaring.com, a unique consumer website that combines a comprehensive care home search

From next month (April), a new grading system for every care service in Scotland is to be introduced by the care regulator, the Care Commission. Care homes, child care services

As a social worker in the medical field, I have spent many hours listening to the words of my clients. Their words have led me to know that they are

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…

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…

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…