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Call for Evidence: Family justice – your views on its future

The Family Justice Review Panel has launched a ‘Call for Evidence’ so that anyone with an interest in the family justice system can contribute their views on how it can work better in the future.

The social care Good Practice Framework

All social care staff and managers are being urged to visit a helpful and innovative website. It provides an easy way to share practice examples which have been reviewed by the Social Care Institute for Excellence.

The Marmot Review released earlier this year highlighted that social factors cause health inequalities, but made little reference to social care. SCIE has looked examined the issue and now produced findings.

Dementia Gateway – new content

The Dementia Gateway, created by SCIE in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Society, helps carers to understand dementia and the challenges they may face when looking after people who have the condition.

Details and booking options for this year's seminar for rehabilitation workers 'High Standards, Top Quality, Skilled Up: Rehabilitation for a Personalised Future' are now available.

As Nancy Hamilton takes up her post, she speaks to SCA members and social care workers in general about the importance of relationships and the role of SCA in social care.

Richard Banks, chair of SCA Education provides anaccessible summary on the recently launched Department of Health white paper.