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Open call for evidence - Review of CQC Regulation 9A: visiting and accompanying in care homes, hospitals and hospices

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The pandemic was a critical period in our history that highlighted more than ever the need for human contact. As we faced unprecedented times and restrictions to our liberty to mix socially and see our family, friends, colleagues and neighbours, …

Welcoming the Casey Commission

Baroness Louise Casey has begun her role as Chair of the Independent Commission (the Commission) into Adult Social Care. Baroness Casey marked the formal start of the Commission by chairing a roundtable with people with first-hand experience of the social …

The value of social workers in healthcare

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Sarah McClinton, The Chief Social Worker for Adults: I am delighted to present this blog from Mark Nicholas, Clinical Director, Social Care Lead and National Head of Profession for Social Care Informatics at NHS England. Mark provides invaluable insights into …

Change NHS and the role of mental health social work

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This week, the Department of Health and Social Care, in partnership with NHS England, launched the Change NHS campaign. This is the beginning of an ongoing conversation with the public as, together, our government and healthcare leaders seek the widest range of views possible to shape a new 10-Year Health Plan for England.

New Chief Social Worker for Adults and Mental Health Social Work lead appointed

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New Chief Social Worker and Mental Health Social Work lead appointed

I am delighted to announce the appointment of a new Chief Social Worker for Adults and a Mental Health Social Work lead to the Department of Health and Social Care. Chief Social Worker Sarah McClinton will be joining us in …

Collaboration spurs mental health social care research

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Support for people with mental health problems, their families and carers, is often overlooked, meaning the ‘social’ in social care is sometimes forgotten. Find out how collaboration with others is improving research, policy and practice.

Promoting the vote is social work in action

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To support social work colleagues to promote people’s right to register and vote in elections, BASW, Learning Disability England, the National Principal Social Worker Network for Adults and Bradford Council, supported by the My Vote, My Voice campaign, have launched a Practice Guide to Promote the Vote. Find out more...