Chief social worker for children and families, Isabelle Trowler provides a preview of what 2015 will bring to social work. Overall her vision is a bright one: "2014 has seen social work move from a hidden profession to one which ministers prioritise ... for key speeches ... 2015 will be a very busy, exciting time ..." The highlights include:

- the development of the new national assessment and accreditation system for approved child and family practitioners, practice supervisors and leadership

- the building of evidence-based practice frameworks by 26 local authorities

- a stronger focus on checks and balances in the system

- a re-examination of "rules which tie up resource and practitioner time"

http://www.theguardian.com/social-care-network/2014/dec/29/isabelle-trowler-2015-big-year-social-work

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About Me: building resilience for caring

Carer Awareness: supporting frontline practice

Supporting Carers at Work: a line managers' guide, and

The Care Act Unpacked: frontline support for carers.

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By employing more pharmacists in GP surgeries, the anticipated shortage of doctors should be offset. The proposal also aims to help reduce the amount of medication that is currently wasted. Embrace-learning

http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/dec/18/nhs-gps-incentives-pharmacists

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The institute has issued a media release on end of life and palliative care. It warns of the importance of clear communication between professionals and those near the end of life, and their carers. In particular, care professionals are advised:

-  When speaking to a person who is dying or their relatives, understand the impact of terms used

-  Where possible try to explain things in plain language

-  Always check what the person has understood from the conversation

-  Always speak in a kind and caring way

http://www.scie.org.uk/news/mediareleases/media-release?id=a1UG0000004H0cUMAS