This consultation is the next stage in the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) move to a fitness to practise model of regulation and they are consulting on changes to their rules
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Work by the fire and rescue services to help reduce demand for other services through prevention, including health and social care, is being showcased in a new document ‘Working Together’.
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BASW’s Social Work with Adults Reference Group is asking social workers to complete a survey about their experiences implementing the Care Act one year on. The purpose of the survey
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The Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services (Iriss) have published the latest in their series of Insights. Insight 31 – Peer support roles in mental health services –
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The King’s Fund have announced details of an event for social care leaders, policy-makers, commissioners, and providers to explore how the sector can respond positively to the challenges now and
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The work of Staffordshire Youth Offending Service was of a high standard and staff were committed to doing their best for children and young people, said Dame Glenys Stacey, Chief
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Since its introduction in 2015, thousands of health and social care workers have completed the Care Certificate. Designed with the Cavendish Review in mind, it comprises 15 standards to which
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Loughborough academics are developing a new digital tool that will enable risks to the physical and mental health of older people to be detected early, and targeted interventions put in
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Back in 2009, Iriss worked with Stonewall Scotland to develop an online good practice guide – LGBT people and public services – which gives an introduction to lesbian, gay, bisexual
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Skills for Health has announced that the new Apprenticeships for Healthcare Support Workers and Assistant Practitioners have been approved for delivery by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).
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