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Creative (re)presentation

‘Creative (re)presentation - Telling stories through a participatory and voice-led approach and the making of the film Healing Pitch' - is a free online session focused on including people's authentic experiences in creative ways that empowers people without exposing them to harm. If you are…
Published 1 Sep 2025 in Events
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'Working together apart' during Covid-19

Work is underway to create a course that supports partnership working in times of social distancing.
Published 2 Jun 2020 in News
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New learning resource on attachment theory

Sally Wassell has written a learning resource which explores the evolving meaning and application of attachment theory.
Published 1 Jun 2020 in News
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Government support for social care workers

Plans for death-in-service cover and enhancements to statutory sick pay.
Published 27 May 2020 in News
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Sharing experiences of rural social workers

A blog to share experiences, ideas and reflections about what it means to be a rural social worker.
Published 19 May 2020 in News
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Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental Health Awareness Week takes place this year between 18 and 24th May.
Published 18 May 2020 in News
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Online safety and wellbeing of adults

A learning resource that covers the perceived risks, forms of abuse, themes of harassment, how the risks can be reduced, and prompts for practitioners.
Published 15 May 2020 in News
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Digital wellbeing hub for health and social care

A national hub to help health and social care workers and carers look after their physical and mental health.
Published 12 May 2020 in News
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Research and practice about spoken language interpreting

New evidence summary and blog on the topic of interpreting, focusing on people who speak limited English.
Published 7 May 2020 in News
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Supporting the Roma community in a pandemic

A conversation with Sorana Goga, Community Development Worker at Govanhill Housing Association about the challenges posed by COVID-19 for the Roma community.
Published 30 Apr 2020 in Features
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Health and social care support

Thousands come forward to help in COVID-19 emergency.
Published 28 Apr 2020 in News

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