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Looking for resources and learning to help you move forward in your career? Here you will find the tools and information needed to develop and enhance your skills, or find out what skills you need to catapult you in to your desired vocation.

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Is Alcohol Use Disorder a mental illness?

Alcohol and mental health are closely linked. Drinking too much can affect your well being. Some people may drink to try to relieve the symptoms of mental ill-health.

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Number of domestic abuse-related crimes in England and Wales rose by 6%, ONS says

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) report is the first of it's kind and includes testimonials from victims of abuse.

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Nurse vacancies across the U.K are now well past the point of crisis.

Hospital leaders say the nursing shortage has been worsened by a collapse in the number of recruits from Europe, including Spain and Italy.

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Transport Secretary cracks down on drug-driving to protect the public

A call for evidence has been launched to determine whether convicted drug-drivers should have to complete a rehabilitation course before restarting driving.

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Development

Increased mental health support for children and young people

£10 million to extend senior mental health lead training to reach more schools and colleges

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BP Remotely Pilot ROV in U.K. from Shore in Norway

The project is the first implementation of RPV remote piloting in the U.K., Oceaneering said.

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Recruitment drive for ex-offenders to pay back for their crimes.

More than 500 extra Community Payback staff are now being enlisted to get offenders serving an extra 3 million hours of payback to their communities.

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Tips

How to effectively work remotely

If you're new to the work-from-home lifestyle, whether due to coronavirus or because you've managed to find a remote-based job, you'll need to change some of your habits and routines to make working from home a success. Here are our top tips on how to be successful.

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What is the new Health & Social Care tax and how will it affect me?

The government has announced an extra tax to fund social care in England which will go towards helping the NHS recover after the pandemic.

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Industry

What is a prison recovery worker and what does it take to be one?

Every UK prison has a dedicated team of recovery workers. But what kind of person does it take to become a prison recovery worker and how can you join the industry?

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Development

Understanding ADHD and Substance Misuse

ADHD is associated with increased risk of substance use initiation as well as abuse and dependence.

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Industry

UK - Backlog of Crown Court criminal cases reaches record levels.

The number of outstanding cases waiting to be heard by crown courts in England and Wales has been rising sharply since coronavirus hit.

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Tips

The health and mood - boosting benefits of pets

The bond between humans and animals is powerful, and there's an undeniable correlation between pets and mental health.

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Reduce stress and regain your love of caregiving

As rewarding as nursing is, it's also one of the most demanding and therefore one of the most stressful jobs around.

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Industry

Probation services return to public control in England and Wales

From 26th June this year, the probation service will return to public sector management. We look at what this means for the criminal justice sector, and what, if any, the consequences will be.

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Industry

New CPD requirements for Social Workers in England

Continuing professional development (CPD) is the way in which registration Social Workers continue to learn and advance throughout their careers so they keep skills and knowledge up to date and thus are able to practice their profession safely and effectively.

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Industry

Methadone to be replaced by 'abstinence-based' rehabilitation to treat drug addicted prisoners

Prisoners addicted to heroin will have their substitute prescriptions cut and forced to go cold turkey under crackdown by new Justice Secretary, Dominic Raab.

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Industry

Let's recognise our Social Workers!

It's the 10 year anniversary of the Social Worker of The Year Awards charity and they have some big plans to commemorate the occasion.

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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

According to a report by the United Nations, nineteen percent of women between the ages of 15 and 49 years of age have experienced physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner.

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Development

How to expand your professional network

It's essential to build your personal brand and network like a boss in today's business world. After all, the most effective method for finding a new job is by networking

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Tips

How to be a stand out candidate

Hiring managers are often over-run with CV’s and applications meaning they will conduct many interviews when the time comes to hire. We understand that It’s easy to be overlooked when up against so many talented people.

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Development

How to ask for a pay rise and make sure you get it

When you work hard it's natural to want a pay rise. Money is a sign of your value to the organisation and no one wants to feel under-valued.

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Industry

Different roles in Substance Misuse

An essential part of the UK’s healthcare, social care and criminal justice teams, substance misuse specialists work in a variety of roles supporting both adults and young people.

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Tips

Are children at risk from end-to-end encryption?

Encryption of online messages could make it harder to police child abuse and grooming online.

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Tips

Agency interview tips

Great! You’ve landed an interview for your perfect job, well done! However, as the day gets closer you turn from a confidential professional into a bag of nerves. Do I have the right experience? Will they like me?

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Tips

5 steps to choosing the right recruitment agency

With nearly 40,000 agencies in the UK, picking the right one to work alongside can be tricky.

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Development

5 Mistakes hiring managers make when interviewing candidates

One of the biggest sources of anxiety for job-seekers is the interview stage. However, it's worth noting that hiring managers can make mistakes just as easily as candidates.

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Development

What is a CAMHS Nurse?

Have you ever contemplated a career in children's mental health but not sure your qualifications or experience are the right fit?

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Tips

How to avoid the most common CV mistakes

If you're sending out loads of CV's to no avail, it's probably time for a much needed re-vamp.

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