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Webwatch: Evidence Search and Summary Service from Iriss

By Iriss26th October 2017Webwatch

Finding and using evidence in practice can take time, and yet, is so important to continuous learning and improvement of practice and services. The Evidence Search and Summary Service (ESSS)

SSSC issues updated social media guidance for social service workers in Scotland

By Iain MacDonald19th October 2017News Scotland

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has published updated social media guidance for social service workers. The guidance provides advice for workers on using social media in a way that

Resources: BASW launch CPD resources for social work professionals working with older people

By Iain MacDonald11th October 2017Reports & Resources

The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) has mapped out a specific set of knowledge and skills for social work with older people, and a pathway for social workers to

New five-year social care plan aims to improve outcomes for people in Wales

By Iain MacDonald29th September 2017News Wales

A new five-year plan to make a positive difference to social care and childcare in Wales is announced by Social Care Wales’s board. The Social Care Wales board’s five-year strategic

NI social workers encouraged to share good practice at seminar series

By Iain MacDonald26th September 2017News Northern Ireland

The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) have issued a call to social work and social care professionals to share practice experiences with colleagues at a NISCC Lunchtime Seminar. The

Report: Northern Ireland Social Care Council – Annual Report and Accounts 2016/17

By Iain MacDonald26th September 2017Reports & Resources

The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) Annual Report and Accounts 2016/17 gives an account of the financial management and achievements of the regulator over the year. Highlights Include Roll-out

Webwatch: Get savvy about social media with new online course

By Iriss14th September 2017Webwatch

The web offers tools to help you find information, learn new skills and build new connections. If you want to build on continuing professional development, understanding the web (including social

Engage: How to create the working environment care professionals desire

By Lee Biggins11th September 2017Engage

The healthcare industry is continuously under fire in the news recently, with extreme staff shortages and poor working conditions hitting the headlines. This is becoming a large problem, especially bearing

New Standards launched for social work and social care employers in Northern Ireland

By Iain MacDonald5th September 2017News Northern Ireland

The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) and the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) have jointly launched the new Standards for Employers of Social Workers and Social Care Workers.

Resources: New framework to promote person-centred approaches in health and social care

By Iain MacDonald26th July 2017Reports & Resources

Skills for Health, Health Education England and Skills for Care have announced a new Framework to support person-centred approaches for the health and social care workforce. This approach, outlined in

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England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb