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SCIE practice guides

What is a SCIE practice guide?

Practice guides are a free online resource which bring together information, research and current good practice about particular areas of social care. The guides give users the opportunity to develop their own knowledge about what works well and apply it effectively in their day-to-day work.

Title Year
Practice guide 11: The participation of adult service users, including older people, in developing social care 2007
Practice guide 10: Community-based day activities and supports for people with learning disabilities 2007
Practice guide 09: Dignity in care 2006
Practice guide 08: Improving outcomes for service users in adult placement - Commissioning and care management 2006
Practice guide 07: Making referrals to the POVA list 2006
Practice guide 06: Involving children and young people in developing social care 2006
Practice guide 05: Implementing the Carers (Equal Opportunities) Act 2004 2005
Practice guide 04: Adult placements and person-centred approaches for people with learning disabilities 2005
Practice guide 03: Fostering 2004
Practice guide 02: Assessing the mental health needs of older people 2006
Practice guide 01: Managing practice 2003
Number of publications/resources: 11

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