What an incredible range of contributions from across the sector - please have a read if you get chance

Following our #IMPACTNetwork on #ValuesBasedRecruitment , Laura Dr Laura Griffith hosted a conversation on resources and toolkits, and more

Bringing the voice of older people from Northern Ireland to an international audience IFIC Updates Prof Robin Miller Deirdre Heenan @THINKHauora Jan De Maeseneer @richardlewanczuk Mid & East Antrim Agewell Partnership Jenny Marshall integratedcarefoundation.org/blog/rememberi…

'Indeed, it is hard to think of an Act whose principles seems so promising on paper, but which simply has not been implemented in practice.'

A decade since the Care Act received Royal Assent, Jon Glasby and Dr Laura Griffith write for Local Government Association (LGA): local.gov.uk/prof-jon-glasb…

Parts 2 & 3 of our podcast collaboration with IMPACT are now available!
Dr Laura Griffith Dr Laura Griffith hosts the final part of an episode about vales-based recruitment, further exploring its importance in relation to staff retention & wellbeing: centreforcare.ac.uk/updates/2024/0…

A great opportunity coming from the work of ARC Northern Ireland ARC Northern Irelanddirector and IMPACT networks led by Kate A. Hamblin It’s happening because it’s got collective support of stakeholders across Northern Ireland who want to make managed budgets a reality #jobfairy

We really enjoyed facilitating the first Occupational Therapy journal club today about the importance of decision-making for people living with dementia. Great conversations and reflections from the group.
Looking forward to next month's session!

Fantastic to see this new award celebrating the contribution of practitioner-researchers (and many thanks to West Midlands ADASS for sponsoring!) Additional shout out to the work of WMadassresearchchampions

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek , we're shining a light on key research led by Jo Ellins.

Early evaluation of the government's children and young people's mental health programme asks 'What happens when we put mental health support teams in schools?'

➡️ birmingham.ac.uk/research/brace…

Exciting Opportunity! IMPACT is hiring a Senior Strategic Improvement Coach. Join us in empowering people through managed budgets in Northern Ireland. Work with ARC NI, SPPG, and more. Apply today buff.ly/3WCXa8b

'Even though the Care Act, as a whole, failed to deliver on its own very laudable principles, lots of people are still trying.'

Jon Glasby & Dr Laura Griffith have contributed to Local Government Association (LGA)'s report reflecting on a decade of Care Act delivery: local.gov.uk/prof-jon-glasb…

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HEADLINE SPONSOR 🌟

We are delighted to announce that our Headline Sponsor, BASW, will be sponsoring the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Overall Social Worker of the Year for 2024!

Read more about BASW England here: socialworkawards.com/sponsors/basw-…

#SWA24

It is still time to nominate a social worker who has changed your life, or a social work colleague who has gone the extra mile within social work. For more information and how to nominate, visit socialworkawards.com/award-entry/ho… #SWA2024 #socialwork

A great opportunity to support a real and positive change impact.bham.ac.uk/our-people/vac… This project will work with government, health and social care trusts, and voluntary and community organisations to make Managed Budgets a real option for people in Northern Ireland

I am delighted that my book 'Intellectual disabilities and dementia: A guide for families' is part of @ReadingAgency's #ReadingWell for dementia book collection. Now available for free from libraries. #DementiaActionWeek University of Stirling

our research showed the difference #socialwork input can make to people with #dementia and their families - advice, reassurance, support, practical help - all highlighted in this animation youtube.com/watch?v=Yr1TNo…

This was a UK-wide project on choice & control, with really positive extra work in Northern Ireland with the DH & Trusts agreeing a series of practical actions to take forward (arcuk.org.uk/northernirelan…). This new role will help implement these plans (impact.bham.ac.uk/our-people/vac…)

Join us for our next Academic Seminar, exploring the theories and practice of co-research. To sign up, please register here: buff.ly/3xOpiuF

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Isaac shares his story of influencing - shedding light on the experiences of a disabled influencer fighting for justice and equality in a world that often ignores the marginalised

Read it here: buff.ly/4aimC65

Are you a #SocialCare professional, researcher, or commissioner? Join one of our NIHR committees and help shape the future of health and social care.

Find out more about the roles available and what being part of a committee involves ⬇️ nihr.ac.uk/committees/pro…