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Community Care Inform

Community Care Inform is a fantastic resource available to DBC staff working with adults and children & families in Darlington. It provides a wealth of online resources created by sector experts enabling professionals to make robust, evidence based decisions and to keep on top of their CPD. It includes:

  • learning tools - podcasts, videos, webinars, group learning tools and case studies to support different learning styles
  • practice guidance - in-depth guides on a huge range and variety of topics as well as at a glance summaries and top tips
  • legal - summaries of the most significant cases with key points for practice plus comprehensive and accessible legislative guidance
  • research - the latest and most relevant social care research summarised, with key practice points highlighted.

You can also log each learning event you complete on the website in your own CPD log. You can also  record training accessed via other sources & you can easily download all of the information so you have an easily accessible record of your CPD.

Learning Landscape Survey

Share your views on the impact of learning for social work professionals. The Community Care Learning Landscapes research investigates how social work practitioners learn and what impact learning has on both the development of professionals and the communities they support. The survey looks at key issues such as:

  • learning & career development
  • barriers to learning
  • employer support for learning
  • the impact of learning on practice

Share your view, please complete the survey today. Participants will be given the option to be entered into a draw to receive a £50 gift voucher from One4All. To take the survey please click on the following link: CC Inform [external website]

Working with Young People who Self-Harm Webinar

In this session, you will gain a greater understanding of self-harm and how this affects young people. We will discuss why young people self-harm including triggers and functions, as well as myths about self-harm and how to improve language when working with young people. This session aims to reduce stigma and build knowledge and confidence to help practitioners better support young people.  

Satveer Nijjar is the founder of 'Attention Seekers' - offering bespoke, CPD-accredited mental health training to professionals across healthcare, education, corporate and public sectors. In 2024, Satveer's training reached over 25,000 people. Satveer has worked with NHS trusts, police forces, schools and national organisations. Through her engaging sessions, she continues to create safer, more understanding environments for individuals and communities.

It will be held on Tuesday 6 May 2025 from 11.30-12.30pm. To register click on the following link & follow the instructions below: Eventbrite [external website]

When you arrive on the event booking page you will see the tickets marked as £35. As a Community Care Inform Children subscriber you are eligible to attend for free. To register your free place simply follow the online instructions and enter the following promo code when prompted: Inform060525

After registering you will receive a booking confirmation from Eventbrite, and also one from WorkCast with the link to join the event on the day. All attendees who attend this live webinar will be given the option to download a personalised CPD certificate. A link will be provided on completion of the feedback survey at the end of the live webinar. Please note this certificate will not be available for anyone that watches a recording of the webinar at a later time.    

In the Spotlight

Webinar: Creating an Inclusive Work Environment for Neurodivergent Social Workers

Jenni Guthrie, an autistic social worker, practice educator, researcher and co-director of Neuro Inclusive Solutions, explains: 

  • the key terms in relation to neurodiversity and neurodivergence
  • the different aspects of neurodivergence, and how that may affect practice and employment
  • how to develop inclusive processes and practice within social work and social care organisations.

To read a transcript of the webinar, please click here: Transcript [external website] or to watch please click here: Watch [external website]

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Updated - Working with & Supporting Parents with Learning Disabilities

This updated guide shares practical tips and messages from research to explore how social workers can support adults with learning disabilities to overcome some of the barriers to positive parenting they may face. It includes tips on identifying, assessing and engaging parents with learning disabilities and how different professionals can work together to provide support. To read more click on the following link: CC Inform [external website]

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