Social work news

• ‘We firmly believe that disabled people are the experts in their own lives’

  01-09-2023 15:13
  
  The term ‘co-production’ is used a lot in social work practice but how can local authorities authentically imbed it into the services they run? 
  Wiltshire Council’s principal social worker for adult social care (ASC), Laura Roberts, says the authority has reflected, reset and refocused to ensure disabled people are being understood and really listened to. 
  Laura says: “We recognise that what is significant for service provision is not always aligned to what disa
  
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• Should unions settle their pay dispute with councils?

  01-09-2023 14:44
  
  Unions have found themselves at odds over whether to settle or strike over this year’s local government pay settlement.
  Earlier this month UNISON announced it would be negotiating a settlement with council leaders in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, after months of dispute.
  The union had previously threatened industrial action in response to employers’ “full and final” offer, made in February, of a £1,925 rise for staff earning up to £49,950 and a 3.88% in
  
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• ‘It’s almost magical’: how robotic pets are helping UK care home residents

  01-09-2023 12:44
  
  Animatronic cats and dogs have helped staff at a Bedfordshire care home to avoid medicating some residents with dementia“You’re bloody lovely ain’t you,” said Frances Barrett, as the robotic cat she was stroking flicked its ears and whiskers one lunchtime this week at the Oak Manor care home in Bedfordshire.The resident was one of several who live with dementia playing with the home’s small menagerie of animatronic animals that were originally designed to entertain
  
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• Route 4: run a public contracts regulations (PCR) compliant process for high value purchases over the threshold

  01-09-2023 12:00 via gov.uk
  
  How schools can buy high value things and comply with PCR procurement rules, including advertising a contract and running a buying process.
  
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• Route 3: advertise a contract and run a buying process for high value purchases under the PCR threshold

  01-09-2023 12:00 via gov.uk
  
  How schools can buy high value things, including how to advertise a contract and run a procurement process.
  
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• Route 2: get at least 3 quotes from suppliers for low or medium value purchases

  01-09-2023 12:00 via gov.uk
  
  How schools can buy low or medium value things by researching suppliers and getting at least 3 quotes.
  
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• Route 1: use a framework agreement

  01-09-2023 12:00 via gov.uk
  
  How schools can buy from a framework agreement where they’re allowed to select the supplier directly.
  
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• Research and prepare

  01-09-2023 12:00 via gov.uk
  
  How to get ready to buy things for your school to help you get the best deal and save money.
  
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• Guidance: Buying for schools: find an approved framework agreement

  01-09-2023 12:00 via gov.uk
  
  Use a Department for Education (DfE) approved framework agreement to help you buy goods and services for your school.
  
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• Find the right route to buy

  01-09-2023 12:00 via gov.uk
  
  When to buy from a framework agreement, when to get bids or quotes and when to run a public contracts regulations (PCR) compliant buying process.
  
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• Buying for schools: how to buy what you need

  01-09-2023 12:00 via gov.uk
  
  Identify the steps you need to take to buy goods and services for your school and stay compliant.
  
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• Guidance: Initial teacher training (ITT): accredited ITT provider closure and withdrawal of ITT accreditation

  01-09-2023 10:30 via gov.uk
  
  Information on the process for providers wishing to close ITT provision and the withdrawal of ITT accreditation.
  
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• Press release: Childcare settings receive cash boost as funding rates increase

  01-09-2023 10:12 via gov.uk
  
  Nurseries and childminders across the country will be paid more from today for every government-funded hour they provide to parents.
  
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• Guidance: NHS Bursary Scheme rules 2023 to 2024

  01-09-2023 10:00 via gov.uk
  
  Information for students and higher education institutions about the NHS Bursary Scheme rules that apply for the academic year 2023 to 2024.
  
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• Guidance: Learning Support Fund 7th edition: 2023 to 2024

  01-09-2023 10:00 via gov.uk
  
  Information for academic authorities and students on pre-registration healthcare programmes in the 2023 to 2024 academic year.
  
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• Social Work England opens registration renewal period

  01-09-2023 09:58
  
  Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.Social Work England has opened its annual three-month registration renewal period.
  England’s roughly 100,000 registered practitioners have until 30 November to complete the process or face the removal of their right to practise social work.
  Renewal involves completing an application form, paying the £90 registration fee and submitting two pieces of continuing professional develop
  
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• Press release: Healthcare studies more affordable as financial support increased

  01-09-2023 09:30 via gov.uk
  
  Government increases financial support to make healthcare studies more affordable.
  
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