Guide to help social workers in all roles have greater knowledge and awareness of diverse sexualities and gender/ LGBTQ+ people and feel more confident in giving appropriate support and safeguarding that takes into account sexuality and gender.
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 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.