Former care services minister joins City University London
The former Minister of State for Care Services Paul Burstow has been appointed as a Professor of Health and Social Care at City University London. Professor Paul Burstow will work
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UWS launches unique learning resource on dementia for learning disabled
The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) has launched a new resource which will provide an invaluable tool for families and practitioners to help people with a learning disability
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North West social work students to lead aid convoy to Calais
A team of more than twenty Liverpool Hope University Social Work students and their lecturers are to collect and deliver vital supplies to refugees in Calais. The students are organising a
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Goldsmiths pilot to evaluate new approaches to social work education
Goldsmiths University is today hosting the launch of the South East London Teaching Partnership, which aims to create a space where social work practitioners and academics can share their experiences
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Starting a career in social care – Skills for Care resources
Skills for Care have produced a comprehensive resource providing case studies, careers advice and video information on the wealth of opportunities a career in care can offer. If you want
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University report highlights success of innovative scheme helping the elderly
The success of an innovative project set up to improve the quality of life for elderly and vulnerable people in Redcar and Cleveland has been highlighted in a detailed evaluation
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New training programme to improve carer support in end-of-life care
Today sees the launch of a training programme that will improve the skills of staff and volunteers who provide support to people providing end of life care for a relative
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Manchester announce opening of new global poverty and inequality Institute
The University of Manchester has announced it is creating a dedicated research and teaching institute aimed at addressing global poverty and inequality. In early 2016 the Global Development Institute will
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Sheffield Hallam to host free online course for workers in end-of-life care
Sheffield Hallam University is teaming up with St Luke’s Hospice to launch a free online course supporting health and social care workers in providing palliative or end of life care.
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SQA introduce new online community and learning resource
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has launched Ushare; a free-to-use online community that allows users to comment on, rate and share links to open-source learning and teaching materials. Ushare allows
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