October 11, 2023

HSE Spark Innovation Programme

HSE Spark Innovation Programme is inviting HSE frontline staff with a passion for innovation to host a Spark Connect event in your local service/department with guidance and support from HSE Spark Innovation Team during this year’s Public Service Transformation week (October 23-27). At Spark, we recognise that some of the most innovative ideas and projects come from the frontline in local settings around the country. We want to support you to promote and showcase the innovative work happening in your department as well as providing you the tools to solve new challenges within the health system. There are two ways […]
September 18, 2023

NHSCPO Funding Opportunities In Disability And Children’s Mental Health

Following on from the huge demand in request for funding earlier this summer for the Neurodiversity Certificate in UCD, the HSCP Office are delighted to be in a position to offer additional funding opportunities in the areas of: 1. Children’s Mental Health 2. Disability Places are available for full funding for a course entitled ‘The A-Z of Child and Adolescent Mental Health’ provided by Dr Blánaid Gavin & Fiona McNicholas from UCD. This course will address mental illnesses that arise across childhood and adolescence. Participants will explore accurate identification of key diagnostic characteristics and best practice approaches to assessment and […]
September 11, 2023

Social Care Ireland Conference 2024 – Call for Abstracts

  Social Care Ireland Annual Conference 2024 Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island, Cork 10th & 11th April 2024 The title of this years conference is; Beyond Registration: the challenges of equality, diversity and inclusion for social care workers and the communities they serve. The Social Care Ireland Conference Committee welcome abstracts for consideration for research and practice/policy presentations, and workshops at the Social Care Ireland 2024 Annual Conference. The deadline for abstract submissions is 5pm, Friday 8th December 2023. Abstracts, accompanied by a fully completed abstract coversheet, should be submitted to socialcareirelandcon@gmail.com   Click here to download this years  Call for […]
September 11, 2023

Continuing Professional Development Training Needs for Social Care 2024

It's that time of the year again when we like to plan and scope out the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) needs of the social care sector for 2024. We really appreciate if you can take the time (6 minutes) to fill out this survey. We are looking for what CPD supports you need from Social Care Ireland. For instance; information on CORU and CPD requirements, Reflective Practice workshops, or Skills Development workshops or conferences. If you can share any emerging practice issues would be really beneficial. 
September 5, 2023

End Child Poverty Week 11 – 15 September  

Dear Members, End Child Poverty Week takes place between Monday 11 September – Friday 15 September, focusing on key thematic areas of child poverty including early years, education, income, national action and local plans and, child welfare and alternative care. Check out the details below for all five events and register to book your place today!  Day One  Register for our opening event of End Child Poverty Week! This online event will focus on educational inequality and will include inputs from Prof Paul Downes (DCU), Aine O Keefe (Tusla Education Support Services), Julie Ahern (Children’s Rights Alliance) and David Duffy (TUI).  Register here: https://bit.ly/456V7KI    Day Two Join us in-person in Nano Nagle Place, Cork for […]
September 5, 2023

Wellness Day Event – 5th October 2023

Wellness Day Event – 5th October 2023 What the day involves….. Start 9:30 -Finish 3:15 Yin Yoga practice Discussion regarding sources of stress and nervous system regulation for self-care Journal practice re internal/external stressors and practical self-care strategies The Mindful Cycle – input on living in sync with your cycle for self-care and wellbeing Create your own self-care plan Reflections and evaluation Guided meditation Full details via the below link.   Learning Centre | Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapists (IASLT)
August 29, 2023

Irish Aftercare Network Annual National Conference

Irish Aftercare Network Annual National Conference Friday 13th October 2023 “Power and Empowerment –Changing Perceptions, Challenging Barriers and Promoting Change” How to Book Your Tickets: You can book your tickets online by clicking on this link https://aftercareconf2023.eventbrite.ie Places are limited so book early! Delegate fee remains at  €40 and €35 for students.   Irish Aftercare Network Conference Brochure 2023   Please note this is a members only event. Membership information is available here should you know of any colleagues who would like to become a network member and/or attend the conference.   Membership Form | Irish Aftercare Network
August 24, 2023

Frameworks Campaigning Workshop

Children’s Rights Alliance are delighted to facilitate an End Child Poverty Campaign Messaging Session with the Frameworks Institute to learn how to communicate effectively and persuasively about child poverty. Frameworks are the leading UK think tank that helps mission-driven organizations communicate about social issues in ways that build public will to support progressive change. Frameworks have helped frame UK child poverty campaigns to be more impactful with the general public by helping not for profit organisations craft messaging that aims to change hearts as well as minds to solve issues. Their framing tools have enabled advocates to have a more […]
August 22, 2023

CORU Social Care Workers Registration Board Public Consultation 2023

CORU has opened a public consultation on a number of draft bye-laws for the Social Care Workers Registration Board. You are invited to comment on these draft bye-laws approved for public consultation by the Social Care Workers Registration Board. The closing date for submissions is 5pm on Wednesday 13 September Full details on the consultation are available on the CORU website here.
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