NEWS

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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