Renowned dementia research team joins the University of Exeter
A global figure in the field of dementia study has joined the University of Exeter to lead a new Centre for Research in Ageing and Cognitive Health (REACH). Professor Linda
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Social work lecture highlights legacy of ‘Baby P’
A packed lecture theatre welcomed keynote speaker Dr Ray Jones, Professor of Social Work and author of ‘The story of Baby P, setting the record straight,’ to Southampton Solent’s Itchen
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University films aim to raise awareness of child sexual exploitation
A series of short and easily accessible films that highlight key messages from research and learning on Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) have been released by the University of Bedfordshire. They
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LSBU’s school of health and social care to develop People’s Academy
London South Bank University (LSBU) will establish the first university-based “People’s Academy” within its School of Health and Social Care. As the need to increase patient and public involvement in
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New CPEL booklet for social workers in Wales
The Continuing Professional Education and Learning (CPEL) Framework for Social Workers in Wales is now well established and the programmes will soon be recruiting for the 2015 intake. Social Workers
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Review: Shape of Caring review publishes final recommendations
The Shape of Caring Review report, commissioned by Health Education England in partnership with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, is published today. Raising the Bar, the final report from the
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SSSC produce new mentoring resources to support professional development
Social service organisations across Scotland are increasingly using coaching and mentoring as a means of supporting professional learning and development, particularly for leadership and management development. The Scottish Social Services
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SSSC adopt Mozilla Open Badges to recognise learning
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) are adopting Mozilla Open Badges as part of their increasing suite of digital learning tools for the social care workforce. Open Badges are digital
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More than 200 apply for Northamptonshire’s social work acadmey
Northamptonshire County Council’s new Social Work Academy have been inundated with over 200 applicants attempting to secure one of 15 course places. The academy, which launched in October 2014, offers
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Revised standards for CYP workers in Northern Ireland
The revised National Occupational Standards (NOS) for those working in Children & Young People’s Health Services in Northern Ireland are now available. The review of the Standards was led by
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