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    

“Ensuring a human rights-based approach to care when supporting Adults Ageing with Intellectual Disability” Date:  10th April, 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 […]

Free Event – Register Here   Date and time Wednesday, March 26 · 10:30am – 3pm GMT   Location: The Spencer Hotel Excise Walk D01 X4C9 International Financial Services Centre About this event Event lasts 4 hours 30 minutes   Let’s Get Working! Embracing Inclusion in the Workplace. The National Platform of Self-Advocates is excited to invite self-advocates, employers and policy makers to “Let’s Get Working! Embracing Inclusion in the Workplace”. This conference will take place on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm at the Spencer Hotel, Dublin. The opening address will be by Minister Hildegard […]

Psychological First Aid (PFA) Training – 3 CPD Points! Social care workers are often the first point of contact for individuals in crisis. How we respond in those critical moments can shape recovery, build resilience, and prevent long-term distress. This interactive PFA training equips you with essential skills to: Provide immediate, compassionate support in times of crisis Recognize distress and trauma reactions & know when to seek further help Apply a trauma-informed, person-centered approach Reduce the risk of re-traumatization for service users Protect your own well-being & prevent burnout Endorsed by Social Care Ireland | 3 CPD Points Facilitator: Audrey […]

CORU is hosting a webinar for social care workers on March 13th.    This session is designed to provide guidance and support for social care workers as the 30 November deadline for apply to CORU registration approaches.   The webinar will present a practical overview of the CORU registration process and will provide applicants the opportunity to ask questions to the registration team as they prepare their application.   Sign up here   By attending, your will gain key knowledge and tools that will help you continue providing excellent care to those you serve.  Please note that if you do not […]

The HSE National Office for Human Rights and Equality Policy and the Decision Support Service are pleased to announce the launch of an online learning programme on the Functional Assessment of Capacity for the purposes of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 (herein known as the 2015 Act). This online learning programme has been developed for healthcare professionals who will be completing statements of capacity under Part 4 (Co-Decision-Making), Part 5 (Decision-Making Representation Orders) and Part 7 (Enduring Powers of Attorney) of the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015. The training will be available to registered medical practitioners, registered nurses, […]

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