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Suicide prevention in rural areas

This webinar will introduce Scotland’s Scotland’s Suicide Prevention Strategy: Creating Hope Together, that is delivered by a collective of National public and third sector organisations supported by a network of Suicide Prevention Leads in local areas. It will highlight how you can connect to…
Published 23 Oct 2025 in Events
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Newly qualified social workers conference

A conference for final year students and newly qualified social workers.
Published 28 Apr 2021 in News
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What's the role of contextual safeguarding?

Our latest Insight proposes the use of a Contextual Safeguarding Framework to protect young people at risk of harm.
Published 19 Apr 2021 in News
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What Matters to Us conference

A conference for final year HN students in Social Care and Early Years, on the themes of human rights, human dignity and person-centred care.
Published 1 Apr 2021 in News
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Social work leadership during Covid-19

Two reports that provide perspectives on the realities of social work leadership through and beyond the Covid-19 pandemic.
Published 31 Mar 2021 in News
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We're seeking a Resources Manager

Are you organised, like working in teams and have finance and admin experience? If so, then read on..
Published 29 Mar 2021 in News
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National guidance for using Near Me in social services

New guidance for implementing Near Me video calling has been published.
Published 18 Mar 2021 in News
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Supporting case writing and analysis

Attend the launch of our online course to support writing analysis in social work and social care.
Published 11 Mar 2021 in News
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Ubuntu, 'I am because we are'

Celebrating World Social Work Day 2021.
Published 9 Mar 2021 in News
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'A year from lockdown' event

An event to share the findings of research to examine the impact of Covid-19 visiting restrictions on relatives of older care home residents.
Published 2 Mar 2021 in News
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How Gypsy/Traveller cultural awareness informs social work

A one-hour webinar exploring positive engagement with Scotland’s Gypsy/Travellers, and social work's role in challenging ‘othering’ in rural communities.
Published 1 Mar 2021 in News

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