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Out of sight, out of mind?

Posted by: Dr Adi Cooper OBE and Sarah McClinton, Posted on: 2 July 2026 - Categories: Care and support, Guidance, Information and access, Safeguarding, Viewpoint

Introduction By Sarah McClinton   One longstanding challenge faced by social workers is ensuring the safety and quality of care for people who move into health and care settings out of their local area, where there is a high risk …

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