This research resource provides guidelines on the conduct of practice enquiries commissioned by SCIE. It is a companion to the guidelines on the conduct of systematic research reviews (Coren and
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This research aimed to develop an evidence base for inter-agency training to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. The study addressed how inter-agency training was organised, and the type
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A best practice guide of initiatives by local authorities and the independent sector to support their employees, or potential employees, to qualify as social workers.
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This report summarises the findings from a literature review that aimed to increase our knowledge of the evidence of the impact of public involvement on health and social care research.
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This research examined both the notification process itself and the subsequent service pathways followed by families brought to the attention of children’s social services in this way. It also explored
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When you are preparing for your next interview, try an exercise in “visualisation”. Now I am not talking about some strange metaphysical technique involving awkward body contortions or chanting in
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Even though a recruitment agency takes a cut on your salary or hourly rate they are not working in your best interest – instead they are doing the employer’s bidding.
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Many job seekers may use the internet to uncover job opportunities and this approach is and will continue to be a popular way to find job and career opportunities. However,
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Social Networking for professional advancement is the latest and greatest trend in the online world of job hunting and in my opinion is a trend that’s not going away anytime
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This study assesses the development of the Scottish Helpline for Older People; explores the aims of the service and whether they are still relevant and whether it is best placed
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