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    Man holding up a sign which reads 'salary increase'

    Adults, Social work leaders

    Government readvertises chief social worker post at higher salary

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    Shadow minister for social care Andrew Gwynne at the 2024 ADASS Spring Seminar

    Adults, Social work leaders

    Labour still committed to cap on care costs, shadow minister tells sector leaders

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    A group picture of contributors to Free Loaves on Fridays, an anthology of writings by people who are, or were, in care

    Adults, Children, Social work leaders

    Free Loaves on Fridays: 100 care experienced children and adults tell their story

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    The word 'assets' spelt out in a jigsaw

    Adults, Social work leaders

    Making a reality of asset-based practice in social care

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    Adults, Children

    Master the Mental Capacity Act with the help of leading legal experts

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    Wall of blocks with symbols on them and a central one carrying the words 'assistive technology' in blue

    Adults, Inform Adults

    Assistive technology and dementia: practice tips

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    Adults, Social work leaders, Workforce

    DHSC sets out plans for funding adult social care training

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    Houses of Parliament

    Adults, Children, Workforce

    ‘Increase social work bursaries and review caseloads and pay’: BASW’s manifesto for next government

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    Mental Health. Stress, tension, relationships and work environment concept. Man's hand, holding magnifying glass

    Adults, Children

    Mental Health Act reform: where the government stands

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    Wooden figures using building blocks

    Adults, Inform Adults

    Strengths-based supervision: top tips for practice supervisors

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    Supreme Court

    Adults, Children, Social work leaders

    Deprivation of liberty: the legacy of Cheshire West, 10 years on

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    Hand holding a piece of parchment with the words 'human rights' written on it

    Adults, Social work leaders, Workforce

    DoLS: older people routinely having rights breached because of failure to tackle ‘huge’ backlog, warns charity

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    Adults

    Adult Social Workers

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    Nurse helping woman rehabilitate in care home

    Adults, Workforce

    Care home nursing fee gets 7.4% boost in ‘win for sector’

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