Defensible decision making; legal literacy in adult social care. 
Half day online seminar.

Date: Wednesday 22nd January 2025

Target Audience: Assessors and decision makers in adult social care settings.

Overview: This is a half day online seminar.  
Legal, ethical and evidential reasoning will be the focus. Drawing from the work of a range of academics and legal experts (such as Michael Preston-Shoot, Suzy Braye and Alex Ruck Keane), we will explore the dimensions that make up legally, ethically defensible decisions in practice with adults. 
Facilitated by specialist staff from SHU, this will be an opportunity to draw together the learning from recent case law and safeguarding adults reviews and reflect on the implications for decision making in adult social care. 

NEW - Trauma Informed Practice in Organisations
Half day online seminar.

Date: Wednesday 26th February 2025

Target audience: All staff with roles in adult social care settings (assessors, service providers)

Overview: Join us for an enlightening teaching session tailored for social workers on trauma-informed practice. In this session, you will gain invaluable insights into understanding and effectively responding to trauma within your practice. Learn evidence-based strategies, compassionate approaches, and practical techniques to create safe and empowering environments for individuals impacted by trauma. Whether you are a seasoned professional or new to the field, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to enhance your practice and make a meaningful difference in practice.

NEW - Managing Transitions from Child to Adult Services
Half day online seminar.

Date: Wednesday 30th April 2025

Target audience: All staff with roles in adult social care settings (assessors, service providers).

Overview: Are you a social care professional navigating the complexities of transitioning individuals from child to adult services? Join us for a session focused on social care transitions. 
You will explore best practices, effective strategies and practical approaches to support young people as they transition into adult services. Gain insights into the unique challenges and opportunities inherent in this process and learn how to foster continuity of care while promoting independence and empowerment. 
This session will provide you with the knowledge and tools needed to facilitate smooth transitions and ensure the holistic well-being of the individuals you serve. 

Diversity, Equalities and Inclusion in Adult Social Care: meeting the needs of marginalised groups.  
Half day online seminar.

Date: Wednesday 21st May 2025

Target audience: All staff with roles in adult social care settings (assessors, service providers).

Overview: This is a half day online seminar.
Messages from research and from safeguarding adults’ reviews reveal a number of issues that impact upon access to help for members of several different and intersecting marginalised groups. This includes LGBTQ people, asylum seekers, and people who identify as neurodiverse. 
This seminar will bring together some key messages from research, case law and SARs along with some expert speakers to explore distinctive experiences and lessons to be learned for assessors and providers. 

NEW - Executive Functioning and the Mental Capacity Act
Half day online seminar.

Date: Wednesday 25th June 2025

Target audience: All staff with roles in adult social care settings (assessors, service providers).

Overview: Discover the intricate interplay between executive function in adults and the Mental Capacity Act in our upcoming teaching session. Designed for professionals in social care, this session delves into the complexities of decision-making, planning, and cognitive control in adults. Explore how executive function impacts an individual’s ability to make informed choices and understand the legal frameworks outlined in the Mental Capacity Act. Gain practical insights into assessing and supporting individuals with diverse cognitive abilities, while navigating ethical dilemmas and legal obligations. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or new to the field, this session offers valuable tools and strategies to enhance your practice and ensure the autonomy and well-being of people you work with.

Working with people with Hoarding Behaviour: the interface between capacity, safeguarding and the multi-agency context. 
Half day online seminar

Date: Wednesday 16th July 2025

Target audience: Local Authority Adult Social Care, Housing, Clinical Commissioning group, NHS and third sector agencies/ staff.

Overview: This half day masterclass will explore importance of recognising and exploring the complexity of engaging with and supporting people with hoarding behaviours. Discussing the legal issues regarding consent, decisional and executive capacity, and the interface with safeguarding the session will explore the support for practitioners when engaging with supporting people with hoarding behaviours.  Learning from safeguarding adult reviews the focus will be on sharing good practice, identifying some of the challenges and sharing ideas for taking practice forwards.