“Having to learn on your feet how to communicate with someone who is non-verbal and can’t sign is a real challenge,” says Zoe Joyce, a 34-year-old mature student, who graduated
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Researchers from the University of Kent are seeking volunteers to take part in a study on autism that should shed new light on the condition. Dr Toby Nicholson, of the
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A social worker of 31 years, has been awarded an Honorary Degree at Middlesex University’s graduation ceremony this week. Following a distinguished career in mental health, child protection and family
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We have news of a free online course from Newcastle University which is sure to interest care home staff, home carers and anyone who cares for older people professionally or
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A University of East London report has found that a unique pilot programme which offers people experiencing emotional distress or feeling suicidal, greatly improved the wellbeing of most clients. The
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The University of Bath have announced a new free online course aiming to give people working in health and social care organisations the skills and confidence to improve the quality
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Skills for Care have announced they are now accepting expressions of interest for the Moving Up leadership programme, which is for black, Asian and minority ethnic social care leaders. Currently,
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On Friday 17 June, a one-day symposium, ‘Sexual Violence Against Women: Voice and Representation’, took place at the University of Westminster in London. Organised by Dr Georgina Colby, Lecturer in
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A new report by Sheffield Hallam University has revealed that, despite an abundance of government recommendations on end of life care in England, there is uncertainty as to whether they
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‘Focus on Practice’ seeks to bring greater coherence and confidence to social work practice through processes based on ‘systems thinking’. This evaluation finds widespread enthusiasm for the training and programme;
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