How understanding adult attachment patterns can help social workers make more accurate assessments and formulate plans that are more likely to help people make needed changes and access support.
This guide highlights how to use a strengths-based, person-centred approach to ensure that assessments are focused on outcomes, as well as the core skills that are needed to carry out a good assessment.
Explains the specific challenges facing LGBT older people and gives tips on talking to people about sexuality as part of assessing care and support needs.
Explains the relevance of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018 to social services when sharing information with others.