How loneliness can affect people across their life course, and what social workers can do to support lonely and isolated people.
Moving to a care home can lead to important benefits for older people but it is also a significant transition that can be stressful and difficult. This review presents key research findings about older people's experiences and considers their implications for social workers' daily practice.
The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards are not available in supported living services, so any deprivation of liberty will require authorisation by the Court of Protection. This guide looks at the factors to consider when deciding whether a deprivation of liberty is taking place.
The highest number of applications for authorisations under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) are made by care homes. This guide looks at the factors to consider when deciding whether someone is being deprived of their liberty.
A look at the research into how preventive practice fits into a community and strengths-based approach and the positive impact it has on wellbeing