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History of care-experience uncovered in new digitisation project

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06/11/24

History of care-experience uncovered in new digitisation project

The care system from 1741-1885 and the lives of over 20,000 children are revealed in a new project launched by Coram, Britain’s oldest children’s charity.

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Toolkit launched to help spot vulnerable people at risk of ‘cuckooing’

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06/11/24

Toolkit launched to help spot vulnerable people at risk of ‘cuckooing’

A new toolkit has been issued to local authorities, the police and third sector organisations across the UK to help them identify and support vulnerable people who are at risk of ‘cuckooing’.

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Community model needed for children transitioning from care to adulthood, SASW says

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05/11/24

Community model needed for children transitioning from care to adulthood, SASW says

Systems for young people leaving care are often so rigid that they create unnecessary barriers, the Scottish Association of Social Workers (SASW) says.

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Autistic adults ‘no more vulnerable to criminal exploitation’, research suggests

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04/11/24

Autistic adults ‘no more vulnerable to criminal exploitation’, research suggests

In a new study, university researchers have tested the commonly held belief that autistic adults are more prone than non-autistic adults to criminal exploitation due to difficulties in recognising criminal intent.

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Harnessing the power of lived experience with Peer Support

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31/10/24

Harnessing the power of lived experience with Peer Support

At the recent Social Work Show in Manchester, Anita Kumari explained how Peer Support transformed her life.

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“Tough and uncompromising” training capable of transforming social work culture

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30/10/24

“Tough and uncompromising” training capable of transforming social work culture

A training programme which aims to change the culture of Local Authority (LA) social work teams has been shown to “transform” the mindset of participants, leading to better relationships among teams and with the young people and families they work with.

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New guide for care homes to support inclusive care practice for older LGBTQ+ people

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29/10/24

New guide for care homes to support inclusive care practice for older LGBTQ+ people

Researchers have developed a free guide to support care homes to provide care that is inclusive for older lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer (LGBTQ+) people.

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Reducing pressure on the system through place-based prevention of CSA

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28/10/24

Reducing pressure on the system through place-based prevention of CSA

The prevention of child sexual abuse is the responsibility of everyone. A recent audience heard how when harm is prevented, it reduces pressures on statutory services and can focus on compassionate and family-led practice over crisis management.

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Toolkit launched to help spot vulnerable people at risk of ‘cuckooing’

Toolkit launched to help spot vulnerable people at risk of ‘cuckooing’

History of care-experience uncovered in new digitisation project

History of care-experience uncovered in new digitisation project

Community model needed for children transitioning from care to adulthood, SASW says

Community model needed for children transitioning from care to adulthood, SASW says

Autistic adults ‘no more vulnerable to criminal exploitation’, research suggests

Autistic adults ‘no more vulnerable to criminal exploitation’, research suggests

Harnessing the power of lived experience with Peer Support

Harnessing the power of lived experience with Peer Support

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