Most people have possessions in their homes that they can’t bring themselves to throw out, from clothes and furniture to photographs, books and ornaments. But the growth of clutter around the house can sometimes escalate to become so severe that […]
By Rebecca Jackson Telecare is technology to help people live independently, usually in their own homes, for longer. Usually delivered as part of a package of care, telecare devices can include things like: bed sensors, to detect if someone is […]
By Heather Cameron “If you want to incentivise work at every level of income then Basic Income is simply the best system.” (RSA, 2015) Last month MPs in the UK Parliament were asked to consider the question of introducing a […]
Using social media in social work practice was the topic of conversation at a recent conference, held at the University of Stirling. With a delegate list including academics, researchers, practitioners and representatives from the public and private sectors the conversation […]
By Rebecca Jackson One of our most popular member briefings has been our 2014 introduction to co-production in public services. In fact, it was so popular that we made it freely available to download from our website. For those who […]
By Heather Cameron A year on from my previous blog on the emotional pressures facing social workers, have the headlines improved any? Going by a new Guardian survey of social workers, it would seem that the answer is a resounding no. […]
England has the second highest tuberculosis (TB) rate in Western Europe, and a rate that is more than four times as high as in the US. Why is this seemingly Dickensian disease making a comeback in England today? And what […]
By Heather Cameron “On the societal level, we must understand that health is not an individual outcome, but arises from social cohesion, community ties, and mutual support.” Dr Gabor Maté Health inequalities have long been an issue in the UK […]
By Morwen Johnson Many of us will have received books as Christmas presents last month – and the bestseller lists testify to their continuing popularity despite regular doom-mongering. The benefits of books go much further though than keeping your brain active […]
We’ve almost reached the turn of the year, a good moment to pause and reflect on what the Knowledge Exchange has been blogging about in 2015. We’ve covered a wide range of subject areas, from education to the arts, health […]
