MasterclassesMasterclassesSocial Work CPD - Assessing Complexity in Complex Cases: lessons from research and practiceDescriptionAssessing Complexity in Complex Cases: lessons from research and practice Date: Wednesday 26th November (Full day On Campus Workshop) Target Audience: Frontline adult social care staff in first contact settings. Adult social care assessors. Adult social care providers. Overview: This on campus master class will revisit the core elements of the MCA and assessing capacity. We will be exploring the impact of caselaw and developments in practice such as the discussions around executive and functional capacity and when the diagnostic test does and doesn't apply. We will do this using case studies where more detailed considerations need to take place either due to the complexity of the decision i.e. sexual relationships and the internet or difficulties arising from diagnosis such as frontal lobe paradox.
Social Work CPD - Defensible Decision Making: Legal Literacy in Adult Social Care 2026DescriptionDefensible decision making; legal literacy in adult social care. Date: Wednesday 21st January 2026 (half day – online 0930 – 1230) 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 adult’s reviews and reflect on the implications for decision making in adult social care.
Social Work CPD - Strengths based approaches to supporting wellbeing:DescriptionStrengths based approaches to supporting wellbeing: co-production, technology enhanced care and the duty to prevent needs. Date: Wednesday 15th October (half day – online 0930 – 1230) Target Audience: Frontline adult social care staff in first contact settings. Adult social care assessors. Adult social care providers. Overview: This online session will explore strengths-based ways of working with local communities, drawing on learning from co-production as a way of doing things. Exploring the challenges of fulfilling the duty to prevent needs in the context of shrinking resources, we will explore examples of innovative practice (including technology enhanced care) and create opportunities to explore practice issues with peers too.
Social Work CPD - Trauma Informed Practice in Organisations 2026DescriptionNEW - Trauma Informed Practice in Organisations Date: Wednesday 25th February 2026 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.
Social Work CPD - Diversity, Equalities and Inclusion in Adult Social Care 2026DescriptionDiversity, Equalities and Inclusion in Adult Social Care: meeting the needs of marginalised groups. Date: Wednesday 20tht May 2026 Target audience: All staff with roles in adult social care settings (assessors, service providers). Overview: This is a half day online seminar.
Social Work CPD - Executive Functioning and the Mental Capacity Act 2025DescriptionNEW - Executive Functioning and the Mental Capacity Act 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.
Social Work CPD - Executive Functioning and the Mental Capacity Act 2026DescriptionNEW - Executive Functioning and the Mental Capacity Act Date: Wednesday 24th June 2026 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.
Social Work CPD - Working with people with Hoarding Behaviour 2025DescriptionWorking with people with Hoarding Behaviour: the interface between capacity, safeguarding and the multi-agency context. 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.
Social Work CPD - Working with people with Hoarding Behaviour 2026DescriptionWorking with people with Hoarding Behaviour: the interface between capacity, safeguarding and the multi-agency context. Date: Wednesday 15th July 2026 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.
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