Resources

Child meeting with parent and other adults

Parental participation at Initial Child Protection Case Conferences

Examines the experiences of parents who attend Child Protection Case Conferences (CPCCs) and explores how government guidance is, or is not, being implemented in practice.
Published 6 Jun 2022 in Insights

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23 May 2022

The role of technology in rural social work

Is technology the answer for rural social work?  Jane Pye, Lecturer in Social Work at Lancaster University. explores the potential benefits of using…
10 May 2022

Changing how homecare is commissioned and delivered

How do we help people live their lives as they want? How can we commission services in a more ethical and person-centred way? The Gwynedd social care…

Working together in adult support and protection

An online learning resource

A resource that will help you support the participation of adults and carers throughout the Adult Support and Protection process.
Published 27 Jun 2022 in Online learning materials

Parental participation at Initial Child Protection Case Conferences

Insight 64

Examines the experiences of parents who attend Child Protection Case Conferences (CPCCs) and explores how government guidance is, or is not, being implemented in practice.
Published 6 Jun 2022 in Insights

Care experience and friendship

Insight 63

Draws on research and policy, as well as practice experience to explore friendship, why it matters and how it can be better supported.
Published 26 May 2022 in Insights

Care home research

An introduction for care home staff

A resource for care home staff to develop their understanding of what is involved in research in care homes.
Published 17 May 2022 in Reports

Ethical commissioning in social care

An online course

A course that provides the tools and resources to help apply ethical principles to the planning and purchase of adult social care and support services. 
Published 9 May 2022 in Online learning materials

Psychosocial and family centred therapies for young people with cancer and their families

ESSS Outline

Evidence summary on the recommended approaches for developing alternative therapies to supporting young people with cancer and their families.
Published 31 Mar 2022 in Outlines

Foster carer recruitment

Research on better recruitment for a better fostering experience

Presents a model for organisations to use to recruit foster carers.
Published 10 Mar 2022 in Student research

Addressing the trauma of human trafficking victims in the UK

Insight 62

Discusses the trauma caused by human trafficking victimisation and the principles for effective support for survivors.
Published 1 Mar 2022 in Insights

Joint investigative interviewing in Scotland

Provision of non-suggestive social support

Report on a trauma-informed model of interviewing to improve the child's experience.
Published 31 Jan 2022 in Reports

Doing social work and social care differently

Approaches and tools

A resource to support teams and organisations make positive change happen.
Published 13 Dec 2021 in Tools

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