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Should we wear uniforms in care work?

Should we wear uniforms in care work?

For many of us, a uniform is a normal part of our working life. But for Healthcare Assistants, does it really make a difference?
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Can schools combat mental health in children?

Can schools combat mental health in children?

With 1 in 10 school aged children suffering mental health problems, Charlotte Lowe discusses a model she has developed and implemented to help tackle the issue.
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Mark Redmond: the future of social care commissioning

Mark Redmond: the future of social care commissioning

Over the past few years adult social care has been in crisis, and the landscape of adult social care is beginning to change significantly. Now, the ‘tectonic plates’ are still moving but there are some key facts emerging concerning where they may end up.
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Dementia care: an uncertain future

Dementia care: an uncertain future

Miryam Clough, a dementia carer, speculates on what the future really holds for dementia care.
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Moving the cost of care to the community

Moving the cost of care to the community

Local authority social care provision is attempting to ease the burden on the NHS. Is social care paying the price for an over-stretched NHS?
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Emma Allum on why she loves being an Activities Co-ordinator

Emma Allum on why she loves being an Activities Co-ordinator

Nobody wants to end up in a nursing home. But that’s where jobs like mine are important. We make the time go a little more pleasantly...
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Technologise yourself and your service users!  5 apps for the care industry.

Technologise yourself and your service users! 5 apps for the care industry.

Check out our suggestions for apps to get you and your service users doing your best.
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Best practice in community care

Best practice in community care

Are you aware of this report - Making It Real - put together by Think Local, Act Personal? We think you should be. Here's an overview.
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How to get more information about social care jobs posted on this site

How to get more information about social care jobs posted on this site

It’s easy to request more information about a social care or social work job posting that you’ve seen on Socialcare.co.uk. You just need to click the Apply Now button and ask the right questions.
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