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A path forward for social care and social work

 The path forward for social care in England report coverA panel of experts have come together to discuss the findings of a new report published by The Open University.  The report, The path forward for social care in England, is based on a survey of 500 leaders from across adult social care and social work, and culminates in five recommendations for the future of the sector in England.

16th February 2021
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A path forward for social care and social work

 The path forward for social care in England report coverA panel of experts have come together to discuss the findings of a new report published by The Open University.  The report, The path forward for social care in England, is based on a survey of 500 leaders from across adult social care and social work, and culminates in five recommendations for the future of the sector in England.

16th February 2021

Enhancing the impact of technologies for hospice residents

Two hands are pictured in focus with the background blurred. The older hand is being held by a younger one. Dr Verina Waights, in collaboration with Willen Hospice, has received funding to enhance the use of technologies in a hospice; piloting and evaluating the use of digital technologies to enhance communications for service users and their families during the pandemic.

13th January 2021
David Ferran receiving his award

OU Ireland student wins RCN Student Nurse of the Year Award

We are absolutely delighted to announce that our Nursing student, David Ferran, has won the Student Nurse of the Year Award at The Royal College of Nursing's Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year Awards!

2nd June 2016
The Care Act 2014

'The Care Act: One Year On' - Mary Larkin a member of the expert panel

We are delighted that Dr Mary Larkin is a member of the expert panel looking at what difference The Care Act 2014 has made to unpaid carers one year on. 

1st April 2016
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