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Third of recent infant care cases involved parents with learning disabilities or difficulties – research

Community Care

The conclusions of the research echo those of a separate King’s College London study, which found parents with learning disabilities lacked support before, during and after care proceedings, including because they were often ineligible for adults’ services.

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Overcoming the barriers to contact between siblings separated by the care system

Community Care

. ‘Sibling time’ We developed the concept of ‘sibling time’, a fun, supportive, therapeutic and safe environment for children who are looked after or adopted to have the opportunity to come together and connect with their siblings. We received funding from the Hadley Trust to develop a pilot event in Leicestershire.

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Judi Love to host virtual ‘Thank You Social Workers’ event

Social Work Awards

It will feature inspiring messages from celebrities, interviews filmed with frontline social work practitioners and first-hand stories told by young people and adults who have been supported by social workers this year.