August 3, 2021
Community care needs investment and reform to become a key pillar of social welfare
The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a grim toll on community social care across Europe. Previous lack of adequate investment had...
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August 3, 2021
Going digital – new challenges and opportunities for social services
Technology has been instrumental in improving services, including remote counselling, individual support, case management and the collection, analysis and use...
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August 3, 2021
Exploring person-centred approaches to community care
A central component of community care is ensuring that services are tailored to the needs of the individual in terms...
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August 3, 2021
The ethics of care – addressing moral dilemmas in social services
For social services working with vulnerable populations, ethical issues are often present in practice. The Covid-19 pandemic has only added...
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August 3, 2021
The economic argument for community care
Is it possible to get value for money when investing in community care? That was the question discussed at the...
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August 3, 2021
Opportunities and challenges arising from the Covid-19 pandemic for the social services workforce
The Covid-19 pandemic has been a stress test of enormous proportions for the social services workforce. With the national spotlight...
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June 2, 2021
Efficiency of social vouchers to deliver quick and person-centred support to fragile population confirmed during the COVID-19 pandemic
With millions of people worldwide thrust into poverty due to the coronavirus pandemic, public authorities have needed to act fast...
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May 31, 2021
It’s time to choose your ESSC panel discussion
Safeguarding, Self-help and Community Support, and the integration of benefits and social services are crucial elements in making community care...
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May 26, 2021
Responsive Social Services: What does it mean to be “responsive” in the new normal?
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has explained the need for governments to become responsive: “Governments need to find innovative solutions to respond to fast-changing needs with limited resources in order to preserve responsiveness and a client focus.”Read more Responsive Social Services: What does it mean to be “responsive” in the new normal?
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October 14, 2020
“Leave no child behind”: European examples of integrated services
For a successful approach to the wellbeing of all children, and especially for those in need, it is crucial to look at the challenges in their life from the perspective of the child and his or her family. Read more “Leave no child behind”: European examples of integrated services
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