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Baby P 10 years on: social work’s story - Community Care
WEBAug 3, 2017 · How the death of Peter Connelly, also known as Baby P, in 2007 triggered a media storm and a ‘Baby P effect’ on child protection services in the UK. Read the accounts of social workers, managers and experts who were involved or affected by the case.
Top tips on managing professional boundaries in social work
WEBJun 19, 2017 · Learn how to uphold key boundaries to protect yourself, your clients and your organisation in social work practice. Find out what the boundaries are, how to deal with situations when they are crossed, and how to avoid …
The seven things that providers must report to CQC
WEBAug 10, 2011 · Providers must notify the CQC of any serious injury that permanently impairs, causes prolonged pain, changes the structure of the body or shortens life expectancy of a service user. The CQC defines serious injury based on the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and provides guidance on how to report incidents.
Providing written evidence to the Court of Protection: key advice
WEBJun 13, 2018 · This web page offers tips on how to prepare a witness statement (COP24) for the Court of Protection, which is a legal body that deals with issues related to mental capacity. It covers topics such as structure, clarity, relevance, evidence and support.
New Professional Capabilities Framework adds three ‘overarching ...
WEBMar 2, 2018 · The PCF is the underpinning framework for social work practice in England, setting out common capabilities for all social workers. The updated version adds three overarching principles: purpose, practice, and impact, and clarifies the relationship with Knowledge and Skills Statements.
How to identify perpetrators of domestic abuse and coercive control
WEBOct 2, 2017 · This web page provides guidance for social workers on how to identify perpetrators of domestic abuse and coercive control, based on research and practice. It suggests questions to ask, contexts to consider and concepts to understand, such as injuries, fear, history, context and coercive control.
Care Act advocacy: understanding your duties and the advocate’s …
WEBBy Gary Brigden on June 20, 2017 in Community Care. The advocacy rights under the Care Act have had a difficult first two years with evidence that many people are going without their entitlement to advocacy and some professionals do not fully understand their duties or the role of the advocate. In this webinar, advocacy trainer Kate Mercer ...
What is the role of social workers? - Community Care
WEBSep 20, 2010 · Social work is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people. Learn about the global and UK definitions of social work, the professional capabilities framework, and the ethical principles and values of social workers.
What the 'least restrictive option' means under the Mental …
WEBDec 18, 2012 · The web page explains how to apply the principle of least restrictive option when supporting people who lack capacity to make decisions. It gives an example of a person who wants to look at lorries on the motorway and how to …