A rapid mixed methods evidence review of current provision and key principles for commissioning. Public Health England (PHE) commissioned The Children’s Society to undertake scoping research in early 2016, to
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The Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) have published their revised Standards of proficiency (SOPs) for social workers in England. The standards set out what social workers in England should
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Care homes have been reminded to help elderly people brush their teeth twice a day. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) published new guidance in light of
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From lay input in research to how a clinic runs, from medical revalidation to patient forums, healthcare professionals increasingly need effective patient input if they are to provide a relevant,
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The Care Inspectorate are encouraging everyone who spends time with a loved one in a care setting this Christmas to be on the look out for potential fall hazards. The
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This guideline covers the planning and management of end of life and palliative care in for infants, children and young people (aged 0–17 years) with life-limiting conditions. It aims to
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Children and young people with life-limiting illnesses should be asked if they have a wishlist of achievements they want to accomplish, health officials have said. Medics or care workers developing
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New guidance published by Minister for Social Services and Public Health Rebecca Evans will help to evaluate ‘how the Social Services and Well-being Act is having a real, positive, impact
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Social work is characterised by its ability to see the individual within the context of their family, their community and the wider society. Legal knowledge and an ability to understand
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A new listening programme to find out more about the experiences of people with dementia and their carers starts in England. The Department of Health’s (DH) listening programme will include
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