Following our consultation in autumn 2023 we’re introducing return to practice requirements for social workers who’ve been out of social work practice and off the SSSC Register for more than two years. The new requirements will take effect from 3 June 2024.

We’re introducing new continuous professional learning (CPL) requirements for registrants with a focus on key skills and knowledge. We developed the requirements in consultation with registrants, employers and other key stakeholders. We'll introduce the new requirements on 3 June 2024. 

Westgate Healthcare has announced a strategic expansion initiative aimed at meeting the increasing demand for high-quality and compassionate care for seniors. The expansion plan includes... Westgate Healthcare With Two New Care Homes In Hertfordshire appeared first on The Carer.

As the world celebrated the joy of reading on World Book Day, Chartwell House by Boutique Care Homes opened its doors to a heartwarming gathering... Chartwell House Brings Generations Together On World Book Day appeared first on The Carer.

An arts-based practice learning placement helped nursing students develop an understanding of the value of social prescribing Creative health: challenging student nurses to learn from the arts appeared first on Nursing Times.

An 89-year-old resident at Minchenden Lodge in Southgate, North London, has been keeping her passion for music alive by regularly playing the piano for others... Piano Playing 89-Year-Old Keeps Musical Passion Alive At North London Care Home appeared first on The Carer.

As Langtree Care Home approaches its Autumn 2024 completion, an exciting aerial photo has captured the development which is set to revolutionise care in the... Aerial Shots Show Innovative Development appeared first on The Carer.

Celebrations have been in full swing at Hethersett Hall as one of its residents reaches her 103rd birthday in style. Betty was joined by staff,... Betty Celebrates 103rd Birthday Lets Us Know Her Secret appeared first on The Carer.

A cross-party House of Lords scrutiny committee has raised concerns over restrictions to health and social care visas. The changes, which come into force on... Lords Voices Concerns On Impact Of Health And Social Care Visa Restriction appeared first on The Carer.

A project helping national nursing associations in African countries grow and develop their workforce has led to a series of quality improvement initiatives across the continent. Project helping to boost nursing associations in Africa appeared first on Nursing Times.

In a new report published today titled ‘A Hidden Crisis’  Age UK shines light on a scandal impacting some of our most vulnerable citizens: the effective... System For Protecting Right To Liberty Of Older People With Diminished Capacity In Need Of Reform appeared first on The Carer.

The NHS has been the talk of classrooms during National Careers Week, following a BBC Bitesize survey that found the NHS is the first choice of employer for teenagers. Both Doctor and Nurse made the top five in career preferences in a survey of 4,000 young people, with one in ten saying that Doctor was […]