February 24, 2023

Residential care charities threatened with 20% funding cut unless service level agreements are signed

Social Care Ireland in solidarity with the voluntary community Sector. The Voluntary Sector for Residential Care for Children and Young People have, over the years, been a servant to the state. These organisations have and continue to provide care for some of the most traumatised Children and Young people in the state. The article in in the Irish Times on February 21st 2023 states that their funding would be cut by 20% if individual organisations did not sign up to the Service Level Agreement. This decision is contradictory to TUSLA’s Strategy on Residential Care. The Voluntary Sector is currently under […]
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March 20, 2023

HSCP Delivering Integrated Rehabilitative Care For Older People’ A National HSCP Office Study Day May 18th 2023

The National Health & Social Care Professions Office are delighted to announce an Inter-professional Study Day entitled ‘HSCP Delivering Integrated Rehabilitative Care for Older People’ taking place on May 18th 2023 in the Ashling Hotel, Dublin from 10am – 3:30pm. The day will bring together a broad selection of HSCP across multiple professions, providing the opportunity to gain increased knowledge and insight into the differing roles of HSCP, all working together, to achieve the best outcome for our older population. If you would be interested in attending this event, please complete the attached form and return to Michele.rohan@hse.ie to register […]
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March 23, 2023

Walk the Walk for Mental Health – Jigsaw

Walk the walk for mental health. Jigsaw needs your help. Join us for Hike for Hope 2023 to hike and raise money for young people’s mental health. You can take this on as a solo challenge, hike with friends and family, or join us on our organised hike in the Dublin Mountains on Saturday, 29 April 2023. REGISTER NOW In 2022 Jigsaw reached thousands of young people with our mental health services and supports – but it still wasn’t enough. There were thousands more that need support that we cannot reach. By taking part in Hike for Hope, you’re making sure […]
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April 18, 2023

Social media abuse and online harassment in social work and probation

Thursday 27th April 1-2pm (online). Presenters: Dr Kenneth Burns, Olwen Halvey and Dr Fiachra Ó Súilleabháin, UCC This UCC study is one of the first in the world to examine this issue within the profession. This webinar will examine findings from a national survey and explore strategies for social workers, probation officers, managers, and organisations to respond and protect. Visit the website for this study to find out more. Click here to register for this webinar.
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April 18, 2023

‘Reconnecting with the Heart of Frontline Practice: ‘Connecting with Compassion in Diverse and Complex Settings’ on Tuesday 30th May 2023

Join the fourth national conference for frontline practitioners: ‘Reconnecting with the Heart of Frontline Practice: ‘Connecting with Compassion in Diverse and Complex Settings’ on Tuesday 30th May 2023 at Nano Nagle Place in Cork and online. We invite you to join us in the tranquil surroundings of Nano Nagle Place in Cork or online on Tuesday 30th May 2023 for a one-day conference to provide a safe and nourishing space for you to reflect on how human connection can help buffer and support us during these challenging times. The theme of this year’s conference is “Reconnecting with the Heart of […]
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April 25, 2023

Introduction To Autism And Neurodiversity In Mental Health Settings

Venue Online Price 20.00 Event Date 24 May 2023 Time 9.30am – 1pm APPLY NOW This half-day workshop will help participants to understand the unique occupational needs of the autistic community. This training will be invaluable to upskill healthcare professionals so that they are equipped to deal effectively with this client cohort. This course will be run twice: May 24th 2023: Interdisciplinary About the course: Autistic people show more depressive symptoms than neurotypical people (Mazzone et al., 2013) and children diagnosed with autism are 28 times more likely to show evidence of suicidal ideation compared to neurotypical children (Mayes et […]
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May 5, 2023

CORU CPD Education and Training Video

Following on from CORU stakeholder engagement survey last year, CORU has developed a video resource that can be used to support health and social care students in learning about Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements under their Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics, once registered.   The ‘Preparing for continuing professional development as a registered professional’ video is now available on the CORU website and YouTube channel.    
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May 5, 2023

Free webinar Reducing the Use of Restrictive Practices

 HIQA is commencing Restricted Practice thematic inspections. In preparation for this, the National Institute of Intellectual Disability is holding free webinars, with specific focus on Reducing the Use of Restrictive Practice. The dates are as follows: 23rd May 10:30 – 11:30 Reducing the Use of Restricted Practices https://form.jotform.com/230723573867363 23rd May 12:30 – 1:30 -Reducing the Use of Restricted Practices https://form.jotform.com/230724286793363 23rd May 3:00 – 4:00- Reducing the Use of Restricted Practices. https://form.jotform.com/230723978107359
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February 24, 2023

Residential care charities threatened with 20% funding cut unless service level agreements are signed

Social Care Ireland in solidarity with the voluntary community Sector. The Voluntary Sector for Residential Care for Children and Young People have, over the years, been a servant to the state. These organisations have and continue to provide care for some of the most traumatised Children and Young people in the state. The article in in the Irish Times on February 21st 2023 states that their funding would be cut by 20% if individual organisations did not sign up to the Service Level Agreement. This decision is contradictory to TUSLA’s Strategy on Residential Care. The Voluntary Sector is currently under […]
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March 20, 2023

HSCP Delivering Integrated Rehabilitative Care For Older People’ A National HSCP Office Study Day May 18th 2023

The National Health & Social Care Professions Office are delighted to announce an Inter-professional Study Day entitled ‘HSCP Delivering Integrated Rehabilitative Care for Older People’ taking place on May 18th 2023 in the Ashling Hotel, Dublin from 10am – 3:30pm. The day will bring together a broad selection of HSCP across multiple professions, providing the opportunity to gain increased knowledge and insight into the differing roles of HSCP, all working together, to achieve the best outcome for our older population. If you would be interested in attending this event, please complete the attached form and return to Michele.rohan@hse.ie to register […]
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March 23, 2023

Walk the Walk for Mental Health – Jigsaw

Walk the walk for mental health. Jigsaw needs your help. Join us for Hike for Hope 2023 to hike and raise money for young people’s mental health. You can take this on as a solo challenge, hike with friends and family, or join us on our organised hike in the Dublin Mountains on Saturday, 29 April 2023. REGISTER NOW In 2022 Jigsaw reached thousands of young people with our mental health services and supports – but it still wasn’t enough. There were thousands more that need support that we cannot reach. By taking part in Hike for Hope, you’re making sure […]
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April 18, 2023

Social media abuse and online harassment in social work and probation

Thursday 27th April 1-2pm (online). Presenters: Dr Kenneth Burns, Olwen Halvey and Dr Fiachra Ó Súilleabháin, UCC This UCC study is one of the first in the world to examine this issue within the profession. This webinar will examine findings from a national survey and explore strategies for social workers, probation officers, managers, and organisations to respond and protect. Visit the website for this study to find out more. Click here to register for this webinar.
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April 18, 2023

‘Reconnecting with the Heart of Frontline Practice: ‘Connecting with Compassion in Diverse and Complex Settings’ on Tuesday 30th May 2023

Join the fourth national conference for frontline practitioners: ‘Reconnecting with the Heart of Frontline Practice: ‘Connecting with Compassion in Diverse and Complex Settings’ on Tuesday 30th May 2023 at Nano Nagle Place in Cork and online. We invite you to join us in the tranquil surroundings of Nano Nagle Place in Cork or online on Tuesday 30th May 2023 for a one-day conference to provide a safe and nourishing space for you to reflect on how human connection can help buffer and support us during these challenging times. The theme of this year’s conference is “Reconnecting with the Heart of […]
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April 25, 2023

Introduction To Autism And Neurodiversity In Mental Health Settings

Venue Online Price 20.00 Event Date 24 May 2023 Time 9.30am – 1pm APPLY NOW This half-day workshop will help participants to understand the unique occupational needs of the autistic community. This training will be invaluable to upskill healthcare professionals so that they are equipped to deal effectively with this client cohort. This course will be run twice: May 24th 2023: Interdisciplinary About the course: Autistic people show more depressive symptoms than neurotypical people (Mazzone et al., 2013) and children diagnosed with autism are 28 times more likely to show evidence of suicidal ideation compared to neurotypical children (Mayes et […]
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May 5, 2023

CORU CPD Education and Training Video

Following on from CORU stakeholder engagement survey last year, CORU has developed a video resource that can be used to support health and social care students in learning about Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements under their Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics, once registered.   The ‘Preparing for continuing professional development as a registered professional’ video is now available on the CORU website and YouTube channel.    
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May 5, 2023

Free webinar Reducing the Use of Restrictive Practices

 HIQA is commencing Restricted Practice thematic inspections. In preparation for this, the National Institute of Intellectual Disability is holding free webinars, with specific focus on Reducing the Use of Restrictive Practice. The dates are as follows: 23rd May 10:30 – 11:30 Reducing the Use of Restricted Practices https://form.jotform.com/230723573867363 23rd May 12:30 – 1:30 -Reducing the Use of Restricted Practices https://form.jotform.com/230724286793363 23rd May 3:00 – 4:00- Reducing the Use of Restricted Practices. https://form.jotform.com/230723978107359
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