Starting in September (but recruiting now): 22 new posts across the UK

The aim is to get evidence used in practice to make a difference to social care services / people’s lives

They're all 50% for 12m, so ideal for secondments from a wide range of backgrounds and previous roles

Good Luck today Caitlin & others from Holmston Primary

To mark International Transgender Day of Visibility 2024, @UWSEquality are hosting Transgender Awareness training on 26th March (10.00-11.30am). Participants will learn about transgender identities and experiences.

Students and staff can register by emailing [email protected].

We are pleased to confirm that Maree Todd Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport, has considered, and accepted, the recommendations from the Co-Production Working Group for the re-opening of the Independent Living Fund in Scotland.
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Sorry, but since when, exactly, was the rainbow flag about 'bias'??? It was about equality. And it still is 🌈

Thank you to Donald Macaskill and Karen Hedges from Scottish Care, for giving evidence to the Scottish #Covid 19 Inquiry today. They highlighted the importance of respecting the #humanrights of older people and developing credible guidance for the care sector in #Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.

National care body hits out at North Ayrshire health chiefs over contract switch - Daily Record dailyrecord.co.uk/ayrshire/natio…

Happy Mother's Day!

If you're planning on a trip to the coast with your loved ones today, please make sure to stay safe and enjoy yourselves with the following safety tips on our website:

hmcoastguard.uk/coast

If in trouble, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

#MothersDay

Happy International Women's Day!

Women play an essential role in our lifesaving operations here at HM Coastguard, both on the ground and behind-the-scenes in our operations rooms.

With their help, we are able to help you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

#InternationalWomensDay

Our CEO Donald Macaskill on this evening’s STV News talking about the plight of overseas #care workers as a result of GOV.UK #immigration restrictions. Laura Alderman
news.stv.tv/clip/overseas-…

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NEW: IMPACT will be running 20 projects across the UK in 2024-25

Find the full list here: impact.bham.ac.uk/2024/03/05/202…

Economic and Social Research Council The Health Foundation

Women provide the vast majority of paid and unpaid care. I wonder if pay rates and carer benefits would be fairer if care was overwhelming provided by men?
#InternationalWomensDay

Join us this Monday (11 March) in Aberdeen for our 'Ethical Commissioning for the Independent Sector - Rights' workshop! Free places are still available, but they're filling up fast.

Book your spot now & be part of the discussion 👉buff.ly/4c8POyi

#EthicalCommissioning

Sooooo let’s start a 🧵 tell me a story about a woman in social care who has supported and inspired you

Join UWS and #InspireInclusion for all. #IWD2024

📣 We've extended the DACHA survey until next week, 12 March! Please do take part in this national consultation if you are: a researcher, health care professional or commissioner who works in and around care homes; a family member of a resident; or a member of care home staff.

Mustn’t miss opportunity ⬇️

Loved clicking through this one! What a privilege, I get to rub shoulders with giants everyday in social care. Not just a career but a calling. #careaboutcare #AccelerateProgress #AccelerateEquality

So exciting - and hot off the press!

20 new IMPACT projects, across the UK - using evidence to make a difference to services and to people’s lives