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‘Inadequate evidence’ medical cannabis relieves common mental health conditions

By Nina Massey and Jane Kirby, Reporters30th October 2019Education & Training

There is inadequate evidence that cannabinoids relieve depression, anxiety disorders or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, scientists have said. The meta-analysis also looked at the impact of medicinal cannabinoids on Tourette’s syndrome,

Needs of children considered suicide risk ‘overlooked’ by global government policy

By Daniel Harkins, Reporter30th October 2019Education & Training

Suicidal children are at risk of being overlooked by global government policy, according to new research. The review led by the University of Stirling looked at 35 policy documents that

Genetic autism predisposition linked to higher self-harm rates, study suggests

By Nilima Marshall, Science Reporter29th October 2019Education & Training

People with a strong genetic predisposition to autism are more likely to report self-harm and suicidal thoughts even if they have not been formally diagnosed, research suggests. Scientists from the

NI workshop tour aims to showcase how technology can support adult care workforce

By Iain MacDonald, Reporter24th October 2019News Northern Ireland

The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (Social Care Council) and the Ulster University will tour NI with Experience ‘IT’ – a social care tech tour promoting technology as an enabler

Racial harassment ‘alarmingly high’ across British universities – EHRC report

By The Press Association23rd October 2019Education & Training

Racial harassment is taking place at an “alarmingly high rate” across British universities, an inquiry has found. At least 24% of ethnic minority students have experienced racial harassment on campus,

Mothers less likely to progress at work following childbirth, research study claims

By Claire Hayhurst, Reporter22nd October 2019Education & Training

Women are less likely to progress at work following the birth of a child compared to men, according to a study. Researchers at the universities of Bristol and Essex followed

Universities must adopt ‘zero-tolerance culture’ on harassment and hate crime

By Alison Kershaw, Education Correspondent9th October 20199th October 2019Education & Training

Universities still need to do more to tackle harassment and hate crime on campus, a report has found. Institutions have given priority to dealing with sexual misconduct and gender-based violence,

NISCC announce new learning workshops for front line care at home workforce

By Iain MacDonald, Reporter8th October 2019News Northern Ireland

The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) has announced new dates for a series of workshops offering enhanced learning opportunities for front line care at home workers, their supervisors and

Social work academic secures grant to study intergenerational violence in South Africa

By Iain MacDonald, Reporter7th October 2019Education & Training

Franziska Meinck from the SPS Social Work team at The University of Edinburgh has received a prestigious European Research Council Starting Grant for a study on the transmission of violence

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‘Inadequate evidence’ medical cannabis relieves common mental health conditions

Needs of children considered suicide risk ‘overlooked’ by global government policy

Genetic autism predisposition linked to higher self-harm rates, study suggests

Racial harassment ‘alarmingly high’ across British universities – EHRC report

Mothers less likely to progress at work following childbirth, research study claims

Universities must adopt ‘zero-tolerance culture’ on harassment and hate crime

Urgent need for training to spot and act on sex abuse within families, review finds

Body-in-garden trial told three-year-old died after parents’ ‘breathtaking’ cruelty

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

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Tag: Education / Training

‘Inadequate evidence’ medical cannabis relieves common mental health conditions

Needs of children considered suicide risk ‘overlooked’ by global government policy

Report: Digital capabilities for social workers- new stakeholders’ report

Genetic autism predisposition linked to higher self-harm rates, study suggests

NI workshop tour aims to showcase how technology can support adult care workforce

Racial harassment ‘alarmingly high’ across British universities – EHRC report

Mothers less likely to progress at work following childbirth, research study claims

Universities must adopt ‘zero-tolerance culture’ on harassment and hate crime

NISCC announce new learning workshops for front line care at home workforce

Social work academic secures grant to study intergenerational violence in South Africa