Care Appointments

Eminent social work figure joins University of Huddersfield as Visiting Professor

By Iain MacDonald17th August 2016Education & Training

A professor whose detailed investigation of social work education in the UK has influenced Government policymaking will now work closely with students and researchers at the University of Huddersfield. It

Engage: Soon nurses will pay for their education – they should demand higher wages

By Andrew Street, University of York15th August 2016Engage

The NHS doesn’t have enough nurses, nor are enough being trained to meet future demand. And yet the government has confirmed it is scrapping nursing bursaries, which cover the cost

New Learning Disabilities Core Skills Education and Training Framework launched

By Iain MacDonald6th August 2016Education & Training

Skills for Health, Health Education England and Skills for Care have launched a comprehensive new resource to support health and social care staff and educators in England who work with

New resource to reduce restrictive practices in Welsh social care

By Iain MacDonald28th June 2016News Wales

A new learning resource which has the potential to “shake up practices” within Welsh social care services has been launched by the Care Council for Wales. ‘Positive Approaches: Reducing Restrictive

Survey: Dementia Learning and Development Framework for Wales

By Iain MacDonald28th June 2016Reports & Resources

The Care Council for Wales will soon be publicising its framework with all those involved with Dementia within health and social care services in Wales, called ‘Good Work: A Dementia Learning and

Survey identifies demand for Community Development for Social Work in Northern Ireland

By 14th June 2016Education & Training

A survey led by the Southern Health and Social Care Trust Website (SHSCT) has identified demand and content for a Community Development Training Programme in the Professionals in Practice (PiP) Framework

Report: HC-One Care Assistant Development Programme programme – SCIE evaluation

By Iain MacDonald14th June 2016Reports & Resources

A new report by the Social Care Institute for Excellence, published today, evaluates care home provider HC-One’s Care Assistant Development Programme (CADP). The programme, which has received RCN Accreditation, consists

Engage: The Care Certificate – Best Practice Guidelines for eLearning success

By David Evans, The Skills Platform2nd June 2016Engage

Since its introduction in 2015, thousands of health and social care workers have completed the Care Certificate. Designed with the Cavendish Review in mind, it comprises 15 standards to which

Webwatch: LGBT People and Public Services – A good practice guide from Stonewall Scotland

By Iriss27th May 2016Webwatch

Back in 2009, Iriss worked with Stonewall Scotland to develop an online good practice guide – LGBT people and public services – which gives an introduction to lesbian, gay, bisexual

Six healthcare organisations recognised with Skills for Health Quality Mark

By Iain MacDonald26th April 2016Education & Training

The National Skills Academy (NSA) for Health has announced a further six healthcare organisations and training providers have successfully achieved the Skills for Health Quality Mark. Administered by the NSA

Tag: Learning and Development

Engage: Soon nurses will pay for their education – they should demand higher wages

New Learning Disabilities Core Skills Education and Training Framework launched

Survey: Dementia Learning and Development Framework for Wales

Report: HC-One Care Assistant Development Programme programme – SCIE evaluation

Engage: The Care Certificate – Best Practice Guidelines for eLearning success

Webwatch: LGBT People and Public Services – A good practice guide from Stonewall Scotland

Six healthcare organisations recognised with Skills for Health Quality Mark

‘Inhuman’ violence against Sara Sharif ‘normalised’ by defendants, jurors told

Sara Sharif’s father confesses to killing, even whacking her as she lay dying

Starmer to study assisted dying Bill and vows no pressure on MPs over vote

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns over damning review into prolific abuser

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Tag: Learning and Development

Eminent social work figure joins University of Huddersfield as Visiting Professor

Engage: Soon nurses will pay for their education – they should demand higher wages

New Learning Disabilities Core Skills Education and Training Framework launched

New resource to reduce restrictive practices in Welsh social care

Survey: Dementia Learning and Development Framework for Wales

Survey identifies demand for Community Development for Social Work in Northern Ireland

Report: HC-One Care Assistant Development Programme programme – SCIE evaluation

Engage: The Care Certificate – Best Practice Guidelines for eLearning success

Webwatch: LGBT People and Public Services – A good practice guide from Stonewall Scotland

Six healthcare organisations recognised with Skills for Health Quality Mark