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New research underway to support carers of people with mental health problems
Posted on Wednesday 24 March 2021
SPSW launch project to find ways to enhance the support provided to unpaid carers of people detained in hospital under the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA).
QS World Rankings by subject 2021
Posted on Friday 5 March 2021
Social Policy and Administration maintains its place in the world top 25 and UK top 10.
New scheme provides early escape route for victims of domestic violence, study shows
Posted on Thursday 28 January 2021
Survivors of domestic violence are being given a better route out of abuse through an innovative early intervention scheme, a new study shows.
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SPSW experts in national debate:
- Dr Ruth Patrick - Covid Realities: Parents and carers living on low incomes during the pandemic
- Jo Dixon - Children's Social Care Innovation Programme: improving services for vulnerable children, young people and families
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