A CareKnowledge Report that explores the use of intergenerational practice as an avenue for addressing social issues  such as an ageing population, loneliness and social isolation and the growing number of people suffering with poor mental health. [26-Oct-2021]

The criminal justice system has encountered numerous unique challenges during the pandemic, and while much of the published material has focused on offenders, little has been written about the experiences of staff. This CareKnowledge Report draws together the available information, painting a picture of a workforce pushed to the limit. [08-Oct-2021]

The need for good quality housing and support for people with learning disabilities is often lost in the wider discussion about older people’s social care. With the lack of quality housing now reaching crisis point, Learning Disability Today’s Lauren Nicolle looks at what needs to happen if the situation is to change. [01-OCt-2021]

A CareKnowledge Briefing that explores the failings in care that led to the deaths of three people with learning disabilities at a private hospital in Norfolk, and the lessons that can be learnt to ensure such avoidable deaths are prevented in the future. [23-Sep-2021]

A CareKnowledge Report that shares findings from research conducted in one secure children’s home over one year. The report concentrates on the perspectives of residential staff delivering ‘care’ and the strategies used to manage successful relationships within a secure setting. [17-Sep-2021]

A CareKnowledge briefing that reviews and summarises several important and notable articles added to the library over the summer, which may have gone unnoticed. [16-Sep-2021]

The UK Government has proposed sweeping changes to how adult social care is funded and paid for. This CareKnowledge Briefing looks at the plans, and what they will mean for the sector when they come into effect. [09-Sep-2021]