November 1, 2023
ITS REGISTRATION MONTH On Thursday 30 November 2023, CORU’s register will officially open for social care workers. Regulation recognises the critical role this profession plays in society and will enhance the public’s confidence in the social care work profession… Read about the work of CORU as it prepares to open registration for Social Care Workers. https://www.coru.ie/social-care-workers/
October 31, 2023
Social Care Ireland is the representative body for Social Care Workers, Managers and Educators in Ireland and we are delighted to inform you that we are presenting our Annual Conference in Cork in April 2024. As a Charity, we rely greatly on sponsorship in order to present our Conference and we are grateful for all contributions by our Sponsors over the years. Currently there are approximately 10,000 people who work in the Social Care Sector in Ireland, which makes us the largest Health & Social Care Professional grouping in the country. Our Annual Conference takes place on the 10th & […]
October 11, 2023
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
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 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
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 7, 2023
Join Aoibhneas for an online event on 18th Sept, 2023 where they will explore a collaborative approach to supporting domestic abuse disclosures. Full details via the below link
September 5, 2023
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 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 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