Qualifications – Page 20 – Care Appointments

Stirling launch UK’s first Huntington’s disease care qualification

By Iain MacDonald16th April 2015Education & Training

The University of Stirling will host the UK’s first degree level module for those supporting people living with Huntington’s disease (HD). Devised by the Scottish Huntington’s Association (SHA) in collaboration

Guidance: Enhanced dementia practice for social workers and other professionals

By Iain MacDonald16th April 2015Reports & Resources

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has issued new guidance for trainers working with newly qualified social workers (NQSW), social workers and other professionals who work in adult care and

Recent conference explored transition from student to social worker

By Iain MacDonald15th April 2015Education & Training

A recent Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) conference explored the challenges facing a social work student leaving university and making the transition into the world of work as a newly qualified

Swansea add new Masters degree to Gerontology & Ageing programmes

By Iain MacDonald14th April 2015Education & Training

Swansea University’s Centre for Innovative Ageing (CIA) is breaking new ground with the development of a new international Master’s degree. The MSc in International Gerontology and Ageing Studies has been

Applications open for MSC’s in residential child care and child & youth studies

By Iain MacDonald13th April 2015Education & Training

The Centre for Excellence for Looked After Children in Scotland (CELCIS) has announced applications for two MSC’s are now open. Both courses have been developed by CELCIS and the School

Bucks partnership develops free health and social care courses

By Iain MacDonald2nd April 2015New To Care

Buckinghamshire Education, Skills and Training (BEST), the partnership venture between Buckinghamshire New University and Aylesbury College, will deliver free Higher Level Apprenticeships (HLAs) for any employee working within health and

University of Portsmouth launch care leaver scholarships

By Iain MacDonald2nd April 2015Education & Training

A new scholarship, designed to provide financial help for people who find it difficult to access higher education, will soon be available at the University of Portsmouth. Offered in collaboration

Sheffield Hallam celebrates decade of physiotherapy and OT training

By Iain MacDonald31st March 2015Education & Training

Sheffield Hallam University has celebrated 10 years of training physiotherapists and occupational therapists in the East Midlands, with more than 100 students, healthcare managers and local clinicians coming together to