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WEBFind the latest news, opinion and analysis on social work and social care in the UK. Read about workforce issues, children and adults services, policy developments and more.
Partnership working with families is key to safeguarding children's ...
WEBJan 5, 2022 · The article argues that working with children and their families offers the best means of safeguarding and promoting children's welfare, despite the challenges and criticisms. It cites evidence, research and examples to support the principle of partnership working, and highlights the importance of engaging with …
Baby P 10 years on: social work’s story - Community Care
WEBAug 3, 2017 · How the death of Peter Connelly, also known as Baby P, in 2007 sparked a media storm and a serious case review that exposed the failings of Haringey council. The article explores the impact of the ‘Baby P effect’ on social workers and child protection across the country.
Top tips on managing professional boundaries in social work
WEBJun 19, 2017 · Learn how to uphold key boundaries to protect yourself, your clients and your organisation in social work practice. Find out what the boundaries are, how to deal with situations when they are crossed, and how to avoid …
The seven things that providers must report to CQC
WEBAug 10, 2011 · Providers must notify the CQC of any serious injury that permanently impairs, causes prolonged pain, changes the structure of the body or shortens life expectancy of a service user. The CQC defines serious injury based on the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and provides guidance on how to report incidents.
Guide to the draft MCA code of practice - Community Care
WEBMar 22, 2022 · The draft code of practice for the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) has been updated to reflect new legislation, case law and good practice. It covers topics such as capacity assessment, fluctuating capacity, best interests decision making and the Liberty Protection Safeguards scheme.
How social workers could make more ethical and justifiable …
WEBDec 21, 2018 · The web page explains how the KVETS framework can help social workers make clear and justifiable decisions that are based on knowledge, values, ethics, theories and skills. It also discusses how the framework can avoid judicial reviews and improve practice quality and interagency collaboration.
Strengths-based questions for social work assessments
WEBNov 27, 2017 · Learn how to ask questions that focus on people's strengths and wellbeing, rather than their needs and problems. This article provides tips and examples from a guide on person-centred, strengths-based assessments by Elaine Aspinwall-Roberts.
What the 'least restrictive option' means under the Mental …
WEBDec 18, 2012 · The web page explains how to apply the principle of least restrictive option when supporting people who lack capacity to make decisions. It gives an example of a person who wants to look at lorries on the motorway and how to …
Signs of Safety - Community Care
WEBApr 26, 2021 · Medway Council uses Signs of Safety, a model of social work that focuses on child safety and wellbeing, in all its work with children. Learn how Signs of Safety is implemented and embedded in Medway's services, and what it …
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