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It’s March - which means it’s time to celebrate World Social Work Month! Carry on reading to find out more about how you can get...

Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessments for adult social services will still go ahead in April, despite there being no clear roadmap of...

Councils are to be given a fund of £15 million to help grow and improve international recruitment within the adult social care sector....

The means-test for help with care has been frozen for the 13th year running, meaning more people have to pay for their care. Currently,...

According to figures from Alzheimer's Research UK, more than 50% of adults know someone who has been diagnosed with dementia. As that...

Children being taken into care will now be housed close to family and friends as part of long-term strategy to improve social care in the...

Do you struggle to stand up for yourself as a social worker? Setting boundaries can be hard, but with a bit of self-discipline and clear...

In this article, our specialist team harnesses their extensive industry knowledge to offer advice on how to improve your communication...

From Covid-19, to the cost of living crisis and an endless stream of PMs, it's safe to safe to say the UK has not known stability in...

Being a parent alone is a full time job - now add a career into the mix. It’s hard work, right? But having children doesn’t mean you have...

When applying for a job in social care you will almost always require a DBS check so that the employer can decide whether you are fit for...

The Office for National Statistics has estimated that the social care sector has been hit the worst by long Covid. Compared to other...

With soaring energy bills and food inflation at an all time high, it’s no wonder households across the UK are still grappling to make...

Looking to start the new year with a role in social care? Already a social worker but fancy a new challenge? Whatever the case, our...

The cheese boards are going on sale, the baubles are back in the cupboard for another year and you’ve just about had enough of daytime...

As the year draws to a close, it’s time to look back on the highlights of what was a brilliant year for Imperium Solutions. Plus,...

Christmas is here: decorations are up, Oxford Street lights are on and ‘Last Christmas’ is blaring in every shop. But the reality for...

With the start of a new year comes the opportunity to get into new habits and improve your practice as a social worker. Our team thought...

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt recently shared that local councils across England have the option to increase council tax by up to 5% from April...

During the government's autumn budget it was announced that social care will receive £2.8 billion in funding next year. Chancellor...