Highlights from Society Professionals
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The three housing problems that most affect your health
Poor housing costs the NHS more than £600m a year and can have devastating impact on residents' health. The National Housing Federation's Jake Eliot explains the three main factors
Latest from the networks
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Healthcare Network 5hr 43min ago
Many in the private sector would balk at the challenges NHS staff face
Rachael Heenan, an employment law and governance specialist, thinks the pressure healthcare professionals face is immense -
Housing Network 5hr 43min ago
Over-reliance on private housebuilders is fuelling UK’s housing crisis
To end dramatic shortages, local authorities and non-profit organisations need to take on more housebuilding -
Social Care Network 6hr 25min ago
The pub with no alcohol: creative ways to help recovering addicts
Brent Clark works with service users to create innovative solutions for aftercare -
Healthcare Network 22hr 28min ago
Digitising health and social care services – your views
Guardian Healthcare Professionals Network seminar provokes debate around health data, and how to get clinical and patient involvement
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Social Care Network 1 day ago
22 tips for newly qualified social workers
Starting your first job as a social worker can be terrifying, so we asked for tips from people in the profession -
Voluntary Sector Network 1 day ago
Lisa Nandy, shadow minister for civil society – in the hot seat
As Labour’s consultation with the third sector draws to a close, the Labour MP for Wigan is keen to talk to readers. Join Lisa Nandy here live on Tuesday 16 September from 1pm–2pm -
Social Care Network 1 day ago
Our love of a free NHS ignores the gaping hole in social care finances
As the Barker report suggests, a fairer system is required so that those most in need are supported, argues Janet Morrison -
Healthcare Network 1 day ago
The next government must deliver a people-powered NHS
Instead of reforming structures, policymakers should try to put patients and communities at the heart of the health service, says Don Redding -
Voluntary Sector Network 1 day ago
Five ways to make your charity campaign go global
From preparing for a viral sensation to ensuring your messages are culturally appropriate, here’s how to conquer the world, writes Aimee Meade -
Voluntary Sector Network 2 days ago
US Cities of Service scheme to mobilise 2,000 new volunteers in UK
As the US Cities of Service volunteering scheme launches in the UK, council release plans to tackle problems from loneliness to food poverty with volunteering
How does child protection work affect social workers?
There are still too few women at the top in Westminster and Whitehall
What I learned about social leadership and listening from a hostage negotiator
Can we stop the countryside becoming a retreat for the rich and retired?
How crowdsourcing can be used within the NHS
Editors' picks
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The Beveridge report revisited: where now for the welfare state?
After unprecedented public spending cuts, we revisit Sir William Beveridge's welfare state 70 years on and explore the modern evils that society professionals must battle and defeat
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Three priorities for local government to improve Britain's health
Long-term prevention and self-management of chronic disease will help turn local government into a true public health service says Jim McManus
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Gentrification: what happens to those left behind?
When the pub becomes a wine bar and the corner shop a coffee house, residents can feel isolated in their own communities
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Taking on chronic illness: five top people to follow on Twitter
From medical experts to social enterprise founders – we bring you five of the top tweeters and public sector bloggers
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A neat way to help neets: how Oldham council is combating unemployment
The council is working with other organisations to create 2,015 new employment opportunities by 2015, writes Amanda Chadderton
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Avoid loneliness in retirement with proper workplace support
Some unions and public sector fellowships are stepping in to give civil service and NHS retirees a network of contacts
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Public sector strike: why are workers protesting? Open thread
Up to a million public sector workers are expected to strike over pay freeze, falling living standards and pensions. Tell us why you are joining the industrial action
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Tackling digital exclusion: five to follow on Twitter
Our list of the top tweeters and bloggers working in public services writing about inclusion and the digital divide
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Social care meets social media – what's holding the sector back?
Historically services have been cautious with digital tools, but things are changing, says Ruth Hardy
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Safety net: how charities are reaching the digitally excluded
Those offline are often the people who need help the most - three charities say how they're getting important services out
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Simon Stevens announces plan to give patients cash for care – your views
NHS chief executive says the move will force health and social care systems to provide better services. What do you think?
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How to guarantee social media success for your charity – live Q&A
Join us on Friday 11 July between 12:00 and 1:30pm to discuss the dos and don'ts of social media, how charities can get ahead and how to choose a channel that is right for you
Public sector careers
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How to get a job in the public sector
New section on how to kickstart a career with top public sector employers, including civil service, police and local government
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Social care careers: an interactive guide
The sector is rapidly growing, and it's not all about hands-on care work. We've put together a snapshot of a dozen different jobs in social care
Professional development
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Video
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Watch Scriberia's showreel and see what you could win for your charity when you enter our competition to win a fully paid-for bespoke animated video
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Cabinet Office appoints founding director of Clore social leadership programme to bring in private expertise
Management
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The content of many jobs is being lost as people have to spend more time on computers and proving targets have been met, argues Peter Beresford
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More than half of healthcare managers don't believe that integration will ease pressure on the NHS, writes Shirley Cramer
Technology
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Digital media enables professionals to communicate more effectively with service users and each other, says Claudia Megele
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Local governments’ attempt at openness could be heralded as a milestone for democracy – but I’m a little more sceptical, says Hannah Fearn
Society Professionals
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