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Student nurses and midwives to protest over ‘crushing’ decision to scrap bursaries

By The Press Association2nd December 2015News England

Student nurses and midwives are set to stage a protest over the Government’s “crushing” decision to scrap bursaries. Hundreds are expected to gather outside the Department of Health on Wednesday

NTU Social Work student helps raise awareness about mental health

By Lauren Hunt, BA (Hons) Social Work1st December 2015Education & Training

Nottingham Trent University BA (Hons) Social Work student Lauren Hunt talks about her experience of supporting Carnival Mad 15, an event which aims to raise awareness of mental health and

Study to explore use of technology in managing episodes of loneliness

By Iain MacDonald18th November 2015Education & Training

Psychologists at the University of Bath hope new research will raise awareness of the ways in which increasing numbers of people – from migrants and carers to students and lone

University of Strathclyde honours Alexis Jay for contribution to child protection

By Iain MacDonald17th November 2015Education & Training

A leading UK child protection expert has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Strathclyde. Alexis Jay OBE, independent chair of the Strathclyde-based Centre for Excellence for Looked

New training standards for healthcare support workers in Wales

By Iain MacDonald10th November 2015Education & Training

New strengthened training standards for healthcare support workers in the Welsh NHS have been unveiled by the Minister for Health and Social Services Mark Drakeford. Healthcare support workers make up

Engage: Social work needs more engagement, not a fast track scheme

By Di Galpin, Plymouth University10th November 2015Engage

Fast-tracking people through social work will not address the problems of recruitment and retention for the profession, according to a Plymouth University academic. Di Galpin, Academic lead in social work,

Bradford experts update range of online Dementia courses

By Iain MacDonald4th November 2015Education & Training

Experts in dementia studies from the University of Bradford have modernised Health Education England online dementia courses – ensuring the perspective and experience of people living with dementia and their

Child protection expert to deliver 2015 Kilbrandon Lecture in Glasgow

By Iain MacDonald30th October 2015Education & Training

Child protection expert and Visiting Professor at the University of Strathclyde, Alexis Jay, will deliver the 2015 Kilbrandon Lecture next month. In this year’s lecture, taking place on Thursday 19

Project explores how creative activities improve quality of life of dementia sufferers

By Iain MacDonald29th October 2015Education & Training

Creative activities, such as designing musical instruments, can improve the quality of life of people with dementia, according to researchers at Lancaster University. The ‘Ageing Playfully’ research project also found

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Student nurses and midwives to protest over ‘crushing’ decision to scrap bursaries

NTU Social Work student helps raise awareness about mental health

Study to explore use of technology in managing episodes of loneliness

University of Strathclyde honours Alexis Jay for contribution to child protection

New training standards for healthcare support workers in Wales

Bradford experts update range of online Dementia courses

Child protection expert to deliver 2015 Kilbrandon Lecture in Glasgow

Project explores how creative activities improve quality of life of dementia sufferers

Mother’s anger after coroner finds Army failures contributed to Jaysley’s death

Thirty councils in severe financial distress granted support to protect services

More than half of councils face insolvency over special needs spending – survey

Man with Down’s syndrome died after care worker ‘landed on him’ in swimming pool

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Tag: Education / Training

Student nurses and midwives to protest over ‘crushing’ decision to scrap bursaries

NTU Social Work student helps raise awareness about mental health

Social media simulation tool that protects children online wins police praise

Study to explore use of technology in managing episodes of loneliness

University of Strathclyde honours Alexis Jay for contribution to child protection

New training standards for healthcare support workers in Wales

Engage: Social work needs more engagement, not a fast track scheme

Bradford experts update range of online Dementia courses

Child protection expert to deliver 2015 Kilbrandon Lecture in Glasgow

Project explores how creative activities improve quality of life of dementia sufferers