With Ben being crowned X-Factor victor, Lewis Hamilton zooming off with Sports Personality of the Year and Strictly reaching its own climax, the biggest competition of the year is just starting. Yes, it's the Blog
Continue ReadingLearning about the present from the past: poverty then and now
First year social work students from the University of York spent the last day of this term at the Ripon Workhouse Museum. No, not an end-of-term jolly. They spent their time there drafting webpages to communicate
Continue ReadingThe research behind the Connecting People Intervention
The first paper reporting findings from research which led to the creation of the Connecting People Intervention was published yesterday online by the journal Health and Social Care in the Community. 'Enhancing social networks: a qualitative
Continue ReadingMeasuring quality of life
My first blog was published on the new Social Care Elf today. It is a review of a paper on the measurement of quality of life of people with a mental health problem. The Social
Continue ReadingApplying Research Evidence in Social Work Practice
Applying Research Evidence in Social Work Practice is published by Palgrave Macmillan this week. This edited book brings together some excellent authors who offer insightful guidance on how to use research in social work practice. It
Continue ReadingThe future of mental health social work
The Think Ahead report published by IPPR in May has prompted much discussion among social work educators and practitioners. It has re-ignited the debate about fast-track programmes in the wake of Frontline and the appropriateness
Continue ReadingResearch and practice in social work
November is shaping up to be a good month for applying research in social work practice, a key theme of this blog. Firstly, the Social Care Elf was launched last week. Joining other elves in
Continue ReadingTour of Yorkshire Day 2
The Vale of York was shrouded in mist as we lined up for the start of day 2 of the Tour of Yorkshire. But it was not raining and there was only a 50% chance
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