Browse our collection of recent blog articles and news items, providing a variety of materials for researchers, practitioners, and the public.
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Use of secure accommodation for welfare purposes in Wales
Secure accommodations are residential homes with approval to restrict the liberty of young people who are believed to be a serious risk to themselves or to others…
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Book launch: Critical Hospital Social Work Practice
Critical Hospital Social Work Practice sheds light on the fast-paced, high pressure role of the hospital social worker. At a time of public concern over the state of the NHS…
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All you need is love? Reflection on relationships in the care system
The desire for warmth and connection becomes much more apparent as we are unable to meet with many of our loved ones in our usual ways…
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Talk with me: Speech, language & communication (SLC) delivery plan 2020-21
This cross-government plan which includes Education, Health, and ‘Social Policy’, will lead to a more joined-up approach to engaging with families…
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Why don’t more care-experienced young people go to university?
University can be one of the most exciting times in a young person’s life; they have the prospect of studying something they are really interested…
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National approach to statutory advocacy for children and young people in Wales (webinar)
The National Approach model places a duty on Children’s Services staff to ensure all children and young people who became looked after…
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Workshop report: The ‘Case of Ethics’, using creative methods for ethical research practice
The workshop began with two group activities. The first exploring what participants already knew about ethics in research, by considering what things are essential for an ethical encounter…
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Intergenerational care in care homes: Caveats and considerations
This workshop provides practitioners with the opportunity to learn more about intergenerational care and overcoming the potential challenges of supporting…
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Adopting Together – Working together to improve outcomes for children who wait
Adopting Together is an innovative, child-focused adoption service. It is being led by a partnership between St David’s Children Society and…
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Giving adopted children and children previously looked after an equal chance in school
When Adoption UK asked nearly 2,000 adopted young people about their experiences of school in 2018, eight out of ten told us that they feel confused and worried at school…