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Engage: Why are more and more people seeking treatment for cannabis misuse?

By Ian Hamilton, University of York and Mark Monaghan, Loughborough University9th February 2017Engage

Any call for drug policy reform in the UK is usually met with a standard response from the Home Office. It goes something like this: “Drug misuse among adults and

Engage: Health & Social Care funding explained – In-depth Health Foundation analysis

By The Health Foundation9th February 2017Engage

The Health Foundation have just launched a new online resource clarifying the current and possible future state of health and social care funding in the UK… The UK currently spends

Research: Scottish Social Services Council study into newly qualified social workers

By Iain MacDonald8th February 2017Reports & Resources

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has announced a five-year national study of the experiences of newly qualified social workers (NQSWs) starts this month. The study will explore how new

More care workers being denied guaranteed hours or basic employment rights

By Alan Jones7th February 2017Career Advice

The number of workers without guaranteed hours or basic employment rights has soared by more than 660,000 in the past five years, a study reveals. The TUC said its research

‘Zero tolerance’ of discrimination against expectant or new mothers at work

By The Press Association27th January 2017Career Advice

Pregnant women and new mothers could be given greater protection from being sacked under Government plans. Business minister Margot James said there would be “zero tolerance” of discrimination against expectant

Report: Study of Early Education and Development – Good Practice reports

By Iain MacDonald27th January 2017Reports & Resources

A tailored curriculum and a skilled and self-reflective workforce are key to good practice in early years settings, reveals a new report published today by NatCen Social Research. The report

Report: Lenehan review into care of children with learning disabilities

By Iain MacDonald26th January 2017Reports & Resources

Dame Christine Lenehan was asked by the Department of Health to take a strategic overview and recommend what practical action can be taken to co-ordinate care, support and treatment for

Sexist dress codes ‘force women to go blonde and wear revealing outfits’

By The Press Association26th January 2017Career Advice

Women workers have been told to dye their hair blonde, wear revealing outfits and constantly reapply make-up, a study into workplace dress codes has found. The “troubling” experiences suffered by

Report: Impact of the National Living Wage on care providers – Skills for Care

By Iain MacDonald24th January 2017Reports & Resources

Skills for Care’s latest briefing, Pay In The Adult Social Care Sector, uses intelligence from its NMDS-SC workforce model to focus on the impact of the National Living Wage on care