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In the realm of social work, effective communication is the cornerstone of building trust, understanding, and meaningful connections with...

Following the release of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, leaders within the industry have raised concerns about the omission of the...

The government recently issued a warning regarding a number of “very bad employers in the social care sector” exploiting overseas staff....

Labour has announced plans to reform adult social care if it wins the next election. Plans to improve the UK’s adult social care sector,...

From a myriad of vacant FTE children's services, to increasing turnover in adults services, it’s no secret that the social care sector is...

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder affects nearly 750,000 people in the UK, yet it is still widely misunderstood. In this article, we discuss...

Councils are to be given a fund of £15 million to help grow and improve international recruitment within the adult social care sector....

According to figures from Alzheimer's Research UK, more than 50% of adults know someone who has been diagnosed with dementia. As that...

When applying for a job in social care you will almost always require a DBS check so that the employer can decide whether you are fit for...

With soaring energy bills and food inflation at an all time high, it’s no wonder households across the UK are still grappling to make...

Looking to start the new year with a role in social care? Already a social worker but fancy a new challenge? Whatever the case, our...

As the year draws to a close, it’s time to look back on the highlights of what was a brilliant year for Imperium Solutions. Plus,...

Christmas is here: decorations are up, Oxford Street lights are on and ‘Last Christmas’ is blaring in every shop. But the reality for...

With the start of a new year comes the opportunity to get into new habits and improve your practice as a social worker. Our team thought...

A trade union has recently called for minimum wage to be increased for social workers. It says social care workers should be paid a...

From service reviews and workforce diagnostics, to Ofsted support teams and quality auditing, we help provide local authorities with the...

Did you know that 2.6 million people aged 50 and above are currently lacking access to the care they require in the UK? And with the...

The ongoing social care crisis is putting countless vulnerable people at risk, as staffing shortages continue to rise along with the...

The government has recently announced that the £500m Workforce Development Fund has been approved for an additional year to help tackle...

Is your local authority struggling with a backlog of social work reviews and assessments? The gap between the supply and demand of social...