How to Register with CORU: Step-by-Step Video from Social Care Ireland Dear Member, We’re pleased to share a helpful video by Charlotte Burke, CPD Coordinator with Social Care Ireland. In the video, Charlotte guides you through the registration process using a clear and practical guidance document that contains everything you need to know. Watch the  Video Here and take the next step in your professional journey.

“Ensuring a human rights-based approach to care when supporting Adults Ageing with Intellectual Disability” Date:  20th June, 2025 Online via Microsoft Teams 10am to 1pm Facilitator: Michelle Carter (MSc in Ageing Health and Wellbeing in Intellectual Disability) Registration details and further Information: info@agewithid.ie   Ageing with an Intellectual Disability is often a more difficult process than ageing in the general population due to premature ageing and secondary conditions. One of the greatest challenges is ensuring that adults ageing with an intellectual disability have equal access to health, social participation, inclusion, and all the factors which enhance the positive ageing experience. Ensuring […]

Upcoming Event  Ensuring a human rights-based approach to care when supporting Adults Ageing with Intellectual Disability Date: Friday 20th June 2025  Online via Microsoft Teams 10am to 1pm   Facilitator: Michelle Carter (MSc in Ageing Health and Wellbeing in Intellectual Disability)   Registration details and further Information: info@agewithid.ie   Acquire 3 CPD points upon completion of the workshop     Ageing with an Intellectual Disability is often a more difficult process than ageing in the general population due to premature ageing and secondary conditions. One of the greatest challenges is ensuring that adults ageing with an intellectual disability have equal access to health, social […]

🌸 We’re delighted to share our Spring 2025 Newsletter – Human Rights & Equality Matters – with you! This edition is packed with insightful articles, important updates, and valuable resources that we hope you’ll find both informative and inspiring. You can access the newsletter on our website: National Office for Human Rights and Equality Policy, or click this link to go directly to it: Human Rights and Equality Matters – Spring 2025

  The National HSCP Office is delighted to be in a position to again offer post-graduate professional development opportunities in 2025. Please see attached the list of funding opportunities for this year.   The application process has been amended for 2025 and applications will be made through a SmartSurvey Application Form. The link for this application form can be found on the attached document and is also included below:   NHSCPO Programme of Funding Opportunities 2025   https://surveys.hse.ie/s/567HKH/   The deadline for applications is 5pm on May 30th 2025, at which time the link to the application portal will close. Note that only HSE/HSE […]

 Well done to our very own Charlotte Burke on a fantastic and insightful interview on Newstalk’s – The Hard Shoulder Kieran spoke with Charlotte, Continuous Professional Development Officer with Social Care Ireland, a registered Social Care Worker, and PhD candidate. Her passion and expertise shone through – an inspiring voice for the profession!  Missed it? Listen back to hear Charlotte’s brilliant insights and reflections. #socialcareireland #CPD #newstalk #ProfessionalDevelopment #coru

Childhood Domestic Violence & Abuse (CDVA) – What Children Say Clayton Hotel Silver Springs, Tivoli, Cork €40 IASW members/€90 non-members Wednesday 7th May   Event fee includes lunch and refreshments. This full day workshop is a collaboration between Barnardos and the IASW. It will be facilitated by Áine Costello and Miriam McAuliffe from Barnardos’ and puts a focus on the perspectives of children living with CDVA. It will address three key areas: Taking the time to reflect on what children are sharing about their lived experiences of CDVA How to apply to your role, what we’ve learned from children about their […]

The National Apprenticeship Office, on behalf of SOLAS, is conducting a formal consultation process in connection with the creation of an Industrial Training Order for the Social Care Industry.  Please see attached letter explaining the background to the consultation and the draft Industrial Training Order.   We would appreciate if you could forward any comments, you have and/or you may receive in writing to Celine Doran, via celine.doran@nao.ie.  Please note that the deadline for your return of any responses is 1pm on 13 May 2025.   DRAFT Industrial Training (Social Care Industry) Order 2025 Social Care ITO Consultation Letter Social Care Ireland   DRAFT Industrial […]

Dear HSCP Colleagues,   The NHSCPO are delighted to be in a position to fund another A-Z in Children’s Mental Health in June 2025. Please find attached course information leaflet and application form. HSE employed/HSE funded HSCP (S38/S39) are eligible to apply.   The course will take place online on the 5th/6th and 19th/20th June 2025.   The closing date for applications is Wednesday 23rd April 2025 @ 5pm. Please return application form to CPD.HSCP@hse.ie.   HSE A-Z Course Outline A-Z Mental Health Course HSCP Professional Development Funding Application Form 2024   Please share this email with your HSCP colleagues.

Please find the April 2025 edition of Practice Links HERE