Socialworkmum

01/04/2026

Short breaks was previously known as the ‘shared care scheme’ and in 2016 it became known as the short breaks scheme. The scheme was established to provide short breaks, within a family setting, for children & young people with disabilities were it has been assessed that their parents/carers req...

30/03/2026

Someone once said if you take care of someone with dementia you lose them more and more everyday. When they get the diagnosis, when they go through different stages, when they need treatment and when they pass away. This is called "ambiguous loss".
As the brain slowly dies, they change physically and eventually forget who their loved ones are. They could end up lying in bed, not moving and not eating or drinking.

There will be people who will scroll past this post because Dementia has not touched them. They may not know what it's like to have a loved one who has battled or is still battling dementia.
*To raise awareness of this cruel disease, I would like my friends to put this on their page today. Hold your finger on the post to copy and paste to your timeline.
A special thank you to anyone willing to put this on their timeline for *Alzheimer Awareness *

27/03/2026

27/03/2026

Planning for the future as a parent of a child with a learning disability can feel overwhelming, but taking early steps can make a big difference.

Mencap’s Wills and Trusts Manager, Emma Cadey, features in a new Saga article sharing what families need to know about writing a will and setting up a trust for their loved ones.

As Emma explains, “It can be daunting to think about what will happen when you are not here, but acknowledging what has to be done is a great first step.” Setting up a trust can help protect your child’s financial security and benefits.

Read the full article https://brnw.ch/21x053a

26/03/2026

As continues, we’re reminding you that support is available through the Regional Communication Support Service (RCSS). If you are d/Deaf, deafblind or hard of hearing, interpreters and communication support can help ensure you fully participate in conversations about your health and care.

Learn more about the communication support services available.
For more information visit
https://signlanguageinteractions.com/hscni/net

23/03/2026

21/03/2026

On Thursday, March 19th, we proudly launched the 'Holding Space: Inside Social Work' exhibition at the Dungannon Campus. This exhibition will tour the Further Education Campuses and remain with us until Thursday, March 26th.

Both students and staff have been thoroughly enjoying the exhibition, which has infused a vibrant and engaging atmosphere into the ground floor corridor. It's been a fantastic opportunity for everyone to explore the diverse range of social work career paths on display, sparking conversations and inspiring creativity throughout our community.

We are thrilled that the Northern Ireland Social Care Council recognised the Student Social Worker and included our students in the photographs used while assembling this exhibition, which covers everything from probation to school-based roles.

Please feel free to drop in during college opening hours during the week to view the photography on display.

Northern Ireland Social Care Council

21/03/2026

19/03/2026

On behalf of the Northern Ireland Social Care Council, I want to wish our social workers, social work leaders, and social work students, a happy World Social Work Day. I also want to thank you for all you do and recognise your contribution to caring, supporting and enabling our service users, carers...

19/03/2026

18/03/2026

Our CEO Tracy Reid will join the other UK regulators for an online panel discussion on the challenges facing social workers this week, hosted by Social Work England.

There is still time to sign up for this free event - find out more here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/regulation-in-a-modern-social-work-landscape-tickets-1982425361622?aff=oddtdtcreator