SCIE’s collection of key advice and support about COVID-19 for social workers.
Matching interventions and people
This decision-making tool supports social workers and social care practitioners to decide the best format, or combination of formats, for a given interaction.
Technology checklist for video calling
This comprehensive checklist covers the necessary steps you should take when preparing for video calling.
Building rapport and establishing meaningful relationships using technology in social work
This briefing will support understanding on how to build rapport and establish relationships with the people you care for using technology.
Infection control
Sets out best practice to remain safe and prevent coronavirus from spreading.
Safeguarding
Guidance for those supporting adults and children.
Mental capacity
Looks at what protections the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) gives people before and during the COVID-19 crisis.
Autism and learning disabilities
Advice for those supporting autistic adults and adults with learning disabilities.
From the sector
Latest collated guidance, resources and research from the care sector.