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Bite-sized guides
Bite-size guides for social service workers
Our suite of bite-size guides were developed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Designed to support the workforce with quick easy access and device -friendly learning resources on key themes, the guides were previously known as COVID-19 guides. We know these resources are still being used so are continuing to make them available whilst we review their content.
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Facilitating hospital dischargesFacilitating hospital discharges
Person-centred carePerson-centred care
Working safelyWorking safely
Safe use of medicationThe safe use of medication during the COVID-19 pandemic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and adult support and protection: a quick guideAdult support and protection
Infection prevention and controlKey measures for infection prevention and control
Leading in crisis
Information and advice for Dementia AmbassadorsDementia Ambassadors
Death, dying, bereavementSupport with death, dying and bereavement during COVID-19
Domestic Abuse AwarenessDomestic Abuse Awareness Raising Tool (Scottish Government)
WellbeingWorkforce support and wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic
Information for practice educatorsInformation for practice educators
Working from home(PDF)
Core learning guidance(PDF)
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Guidance for social workersGuidance to help social workers respond to COVID-19