The College of Social Work is being established following the recommendations of the Social Work Task Force. A development group responsible for guiding the first phase arranged for a wide

This briefing summarises research commissioned by the Department of Health on models of generic and specialist domiciliary support for people with dementia. The research collected evidence through: a literature review

Professor Munro’s analysis finds that local areas should have more freedom to design their own child protection services and that ‘one-size-fits-all approach’ to child protection is preventing local areas from

This is the first national publication on the Abuse of Vulnerable Adults data return. Councls with Adult Social Services Responsibility were invited to submit the return on a voluntary basis

This paper examines specific aspects of the debate that surrounds approaches to mental health care. It details examples of good practice within the context of current policy and research. The

The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 (‘the Act’) was introduced to protect individuals with incapacity and to support their families and carers in managing and safeguarding the individuals’ welfare

National standards for care at home relate to services that you receive in your own home. Traditionally, much home-based care has been provided by local authorities. This has mainly been

New research from SPRU provides evidence about delivering care closer to home (CCTH) for ill children. It looks at: the range and extent of current provision; the implications of CCTH

Innovations in Dementia (CIC) was commissioned by the College of Social Work to talk to people with dementia and their carers as part of their ongoing consultation about the purpose

A review of literature and datasets on ethnicity and poverty in Scotland. This study reviews literature and datasets to establish the main patterns, themes and issues from research on ethnicity