Health and Social Care Workforce Research Unit
@hscwru.bsky.social
HSCWRU, at King's College London, conducts research into the workforce. Follow for news of our findings and upcoming free events. Director: @annetteboaz.bsky.social Visit: www.kcl.ac.uk/hscwru
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Our contribution to ongoing debates on the reform of children's social care @hscwru.bsky.social
No quick fixes: Multi-agency working to improve information-sharing on men and keep children safe url: academic.oup.com/bjsw/article...
No quick fixes: Multi-agency working to improve information-sharing on men and keep children safe url: academic.oup.com/bjsw/article...
No quick fixes: Multi-agency working to improve information-sharing on men and keep children safe
The failure of public agencies such as children’s social care, health and the police to share information about children and families has been repeatedly i
academic.oup.com
NEW
No quick fixes: Multi-agency working to improve information-sharing on men and keep children safe
@carlpurcell.bsky.social Mary Baginsky, Nicole Steils
#openaccess in BJSW
No quick fixes: Multi-agency working to improve information-sharing on men and keep children safe
@carlpurcell.bsky.social Mary Baginsky, Nicole Steils
#openaccess in BJSW
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New research will examine the nature of new care coordinator roles and how they are working in practice within integrated health and care systems. 👇
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arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...
November 25, 2025 at 11:27 AM
New research will examine the nature of new care coordinator roles and how they are working in practice within integrated health and care systems. 👇
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arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...
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Unofficial update to MCA Codes updated
There are two Codes of Practice to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, one for the main body of the Act, and one for the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. They are statutory Codes: they have been approved by Parliament, and the MCA 2005 requires certain people to…
There are two Codes of Practice to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, one for the main body of the Act, and one for the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. They are statutory Codes: they have been approved by Parliament, and the MCA 2005 requires certain people to…
Unofficial update to MCA Codes updated
There are two Codes of Practice to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, one for the main body of the Act, and one for the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. They are statutory Codes: they have been approved by Parliament, and the MCA 2005 requires certain people to have regard to them. Those people include anyone acting in a professional capacity. Neither Code of Practice has ever been updated since they were published, the main Code in 2007, and the DoLS Code in 2009.
www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Unofficial update to MCA Codes updated
There are two Codes of Practice to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, one for the main body of the Act, and one for the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. They are statutory Codes: they have been approved by Parliament, and the MCA 2005 requires certain people to…
There are two Codes of Practice to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, one for the main body of the Act, and one for the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. They are statutory Codes: they have been approved by Parliament, and the MCA 2005 requires certain people to…
Staff experience in the NHS: Navigating challenges and change together
Unit researchers Caroline Norrie, Antonina Semkina and Kritika Samsi attended the NHS Employers Conference
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/staff-e...
Unit researchers Caroline Norrie, Antonina Semkina and Kritika Samsi attended the NHS Employers Conference
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/staff-e...
Staff experience in the NHS: Navigating challenges and change together | King's College London
Unit researchers attended the NHS Employers Conference
www.kcl.ac.uk
November 19, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Staff experience in the NHS: Navigating challenges and change together
Unit researchers Caroline Norrie, Antonina Semkina and Kritika Samsi attended the NHS Employers Conference
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/staff-e...
Unit researchers Caroline Norrie, Antonina Semkina and Kritika Samsi attended the NHS Employers Conference
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/staff-e...
Unit overseas nurse recruitment work presented to high level inquiry
The APPG inquiry is examining global health workforce migration
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/unit-ov...
The APPG inquiry is examining global health workforce migration
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/unit-ov...
Unit overseas nurse recruitment work presented to high level inquiry | King's College London
The APPG inquiry is examining global health workforce migration
www.kcl.ac.uk
November 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Unit overseas nurse recruitment work presented to high level inquiry
The APPG inquiry is examining global health workforce migration
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/unit-ov...
The APPG inquiry is examining global health workforce migration
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/unit-ov...
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50 years in mental health and capacity law – in conversation with Peter Edwards
In this 'in conversation with,' I talk to Peter Edwards, a solicitor who has just passed his 50 year mark working in mental health (and, since it became a 'thing' mental capacity law), and who has had quite the most…
In this 'in conversation with,' I talk to Peter Edwards, a solicitor who has just passed his 50 year mark working in mental health (and, since it became a 'thing' mental capacity law), and who has had quite the most…
50 years in mental health and capacity law – in conversation with Peter Edwards
In this 'in conversation with,' I talk to Peter Edwards, a solicitor who has just passed his 50 year mark working in mental health (and, since it became a 'thing' mental capacity law), and who has had quite the most extraordinarily varied and significant impact in ways that you might not be aware of. The article that I mention which sets out some of the things that he has done is…
www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk
November 19, 2025 at 9:52 AM
50 years in mental health and capacity law – in conversation with Peter Edwards
In this 'in conversation with,' I talk to Peter Edwards, a solicitor who has just passed his 50 year mark working in mental health (and, since it became a 'thing' mental capacity law), and who has had quite the most…
In this 'in conversation with,' I talk to Peter Edwards, a solicitor who has just passed his 50 year mark working in mental health (and, since it became a 'thing' mental capacity law), and who has had quite the most…
New from the Homelessness series
Harm Reduction in women’s homelessness services
14 January 2026 10:00 to 11:00
with Hannah Piggott of @policyatkings.bsky.social
All welcome
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/harm-...
Harm Reduction in women’s homelessness services
14 January 2026 10:00 to 11:00
with Hannah Piggott of @policyatkings.bsky.social
All welcome
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/harm-...
Harm Reduction in women’s homelessness services | King's College London
Hannah Piggott, King's College London
www.kcl.ac.uk
November 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
New from the Homelessness series
Harm Reduction in women’s homelessness services
14 January 2026 10:00 to 11:00
with Hannah Piggott of @policyatkings.bsky.social
All welcome
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/harm-...
Harm Reduction in women’s homelessness services
14 January 2026 10:00 to 11:00
with Hannah Piggott of @policyatkings.bsky.social
All welcome
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/harm-...
NEW
No quick fixes: Multi-agency working to improve information-sharing on men and keep children safe
@carlpurcell.bsky.social Mary Baginsky, Nicole Steils
#openaccess in BJSW
No quick fixes: Multi-agency working to improve information-sharing on men and keep children safe
@carlpurcell.bsky.social Mary Baginsky, Nicole Steils
#openaccess in BJSW
Our contribution to ongoing debates on the reform of children's social care @hscwru.bsky.social
No quick fixes: Multi-agency working to improve information-sharing on men and keep children safe url: academic.oup.com/bjsw/article...
No quick fixes: Multi-agency working to improve information-sharing on men and keep children safe url: academic.oup.com/bjsw/article...
No quick fixes: Multi-agency working to improve information-sharing on men and keep children safe
The failure of public agencies such as children’s social care, health and the police to share information about children and families has been repeatedly i
academic.oup.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:55 PM
NEW
No quick fixes: Multi-agency working to improve information-sharing on men and keep children safe
@carlpurcell.bsky.social Mary Baginsky, Nicole Steils
#openaccess in BJSW
No quick fixes: Multi-agency working to improve information-sharing on men and keep children safe
@carlpurcell.bsky.social Mary Baginsky, Nicole Steils
#openaccess in BJSW
On the Unit blog:
Andreas Georgiadis and Andreas Kornelakis: "New research shows how better pay and training could rescue social care in England"
blogs.kcl.ac.uk/socialcarewo...
Andreas Georgiadis and Andreas Kornelakis: "New research shows how better pay and training could rescue social care in England"
blogs.kcl.ac.uk/socialcarewo...
New research shows how better pay and training could rescue social care in England | Health & Social Care Workforce:
blogs.kcl.ac.uk
November 15, 2025 at 9:45 AM
On the Unit blog:
Andreas Georgiadis and Andreas Kornelakis: "New research shows how better pay and training could rescue social care in England"
blogs.kcl.ac.uk/socialcarewo...
Andreas Georgiadis and Andreas Kornelakis: "New research shows how better pay and training could rescue social care in England"
blogs.kcl.ac.uk/socialcarewo...
The Unit Away Day and a look back at 2025
Staff gathered in Farringdon this week to discuss Unit strategy
News ➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/unit-aw...
Staff gathered in Farringdon this week to discuss Unit strategy
News ➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/unit-aw...
November 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The Unit Away Day and a look back at 2025
Staff gathered in Farringdon this week to discuss Unit strategy
News ➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/unit-aw...
Staff gathered in Farringdon this week to discuss Unit strategy
News ➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/unit-aw...
At the homelessness series
Ben Scher (Princeton University) discussed harm reduction and belonging...
Slides & attendee comments:
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/at-the-...
Ben Scher (Princeton University) discussed harm reduction and belonging...
Slides & attendee comments:
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/at-the-...
At the homelessness series | King's College London
Ben Scher (Princeton University) discussed harm reduction and belonging
www.kcl.ac.uk
November 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
At the homelessness series
Ben Scher (Princeton University) discussed harm reduction and belonging...
Slides & attendee comments:
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/at-the-...
Ben Scher (Princeton University) discussed harm reduction and belonging...
Slides & attendee comments:
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/at-the-...
Last week Unit Research Fellow Jess Harris co-convened (with Ellie Atkins) an event on the Specialist #Homelessness Social Worker role – chaired by Sarah McClinton
Pictures, slides and onward links: 👇👀https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/the-impact-of-the-specialist-homelessness-social-work-role-and
Pictures, slides and onward links: 👇👀https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/the-impact-of-the-specialist-homelessness-social-work-role-and
November 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Last week Unit Research Fellow Jess Harris co-convened (with Ellie Atkins) an event on the Specialist #Homelessness Social Worker role – chaired by Sarah McClinton
Pictures, slides and onward links: 👇👀https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/the-impact-of-the-specialist-homelessness-social-work-role-and
Pictures, slides and onward links: 👇👀https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/the-impact-of-the-specialist-homelessness-social-work-role-and
Care Work project is launching a new Community of Practice
The project is welcoming participants. First online meeting: 18 November
👇
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/care-wo...
The project is welcoming participants. First online meeting: 18 November
👇
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/care-wo...
Care Work launches new Community of Practice | King's College London
The project is welcoming participants. First online meeting: 18 November
www.kcl.ac.uk
November 3, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Care Work project is launching a new Community of Practice
The project is welcoming participants. First online meeting: 18 November
👇
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/care-wo...
The project is welcoming participants. First online meeting: 18 November
👇
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/care-wo...
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Are you a postdoc researcher interested in dementia and neurodegenerative diseases?
Join us in York on 25 November for a FREE policy workshop co-hosted by #denpruQM, NIHR Three Schools' Dementia Research Programme & @i-care-dtc.bsky.social.
Interested? Find out more & sign up:
tinyurl.com/4xz7ys27
Join us in York on 25 November for a FREE policy workshop co-hosted by #denpruQM, NIHR Three Schools' Dementia Research Programme & @i-care-dtc.bsky.social.
Interested? Find out more & sign up:
tinyurl.com/4xz7ys27
Policy workshop for early- and mid-career researchers
Supporting early and mid-career researchers focused on dementia & neurodegenerative conditions to bridge the gap between policy & research.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Are you a postdoc researcher interested in dementia and neurodegenerative diseases?
Join us in York on 25 November for a FREE policy workshop co-hosted by #denpruQM, NIHR Three Schools' Dementia Research Programme & @i-care-dtc.bsky.social.
Interested? Find out more & sign up:
tinyurl.com/4xz7ys27
Join us in York on 25 November for a FREE policy workshop co-hosted by #denpruQM, NIHR Three Schools' Dementia Research Programme & @i-care-dtc.bsky.social.
Interested? Find out more & sign up:
tinyurl.com/4xz7ys27
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Deprivation of liberty update – the Supreme Court, DHSC and CQC
Three important developments, on different timelines, have occurred in relation to deprivation of liberty. The first is the publication on 23 October by the CQC of their annual State of Care Report, which includes a specific section…
Three important developments, on different timelines, have occurred in relation to deprivation of liberty. The first is the publication on 23 October by the CQC of their annual State of Care Report, which includes a specific section…
Deprivation of liberty update – the Supreme Court, DHSC and CQC
Three important developments, on different timelines, have occurred in relation to deprivation of liberty. The first is the publication on 23 October by the CQC of their annual State of Care Report, which includes a specific section under 'groups of people of concern' on deprivation of liberty. It is a long section, but I reproduce the opening paragraphs here: We have raised serious concerns about the safeguards and the need for system-wide reform for a number of years.
www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk
October 26, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Deprivation of liberty update – the Supreme Court, DHSC and CQC
Three important developments, on different timelines, have occurred in relation to deprivation of liberty. The first is the publication on 23 October by the CQC of their annual State of Care Report, which includes a specific section…
Three important developments, on different timelines, have occurred in relation to deprivation of liberty. The first is the publication on 23 October by the CQC of their annual State of Care Report, which includes a specific section…
Mental Capacity Act 2005 news:
"Government to launch a consultation on Liberty Protection Safeguards to improve safeguarding for vulnerable people...in the first half of next year" to inform a "revised Code of Practice"
www.gov.uk/government/n...
"Government to launch a consultation on Liberty Protection Safeguards to improve safeguarding for vulnerable people...in the first half of next year" to inform a "revised Code of Practice"
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Improved safeguarding and protections for vulnerable people
Government to launch a consultation on Liberty Protection Safeguards to improve safeguarding for vulnerable people.
www.gov.uk
October 19, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Mental Capacity Act 2005 news:
"Government to launch a consultation on Liberty Protection Safeguards to improve safeguarding for vulnerable people...in the first half of next year" to inform a "revised Code of Practice"
www.gov.uk/government/n...
"Government to launch a consultation on Liberty Protection Safeguards to improve safeguarding for vulnerable people...in the first half of next year" to inform a "revised Code of Practice"
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Better regulation, better care
Link to the CQC's consultation about its proposals to evolve and improve its approach to assessing and rating health and care providers.
Consultation now open, closing 11 Dec 2025.
www.cqc.org.uk/about-us/how...
Link to the CQC's consultation about its proposals to evolve and improve its approach to assessing and rating health and care providers.
Consultation now open, closing 11 Dec 2025.
www.cqc.org.uk/about-us/how...
Better regulation, better care - Care Quality Commission
Read about our consultation on proposals to evolve and improve our approach to assessing and rating health and care providers. This consultation is open between 16 October and 8 December 2025.
www.cqc.org.uk
October 16, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Better regulation, better care
Link to the CQC's consultation about its proposals to evolve and improve its approach to assessing and rating health and care providers.
Consultation now open, closing 11 Dec 2025.
www.cqc.org.uk/about-us/how...
Link to the CQC's consultation about its proposals to evolve and improve its approach to assessing and rating health and care providers.
Consultation now open, closing 11 Dec 2025.
www.cqc.org.uk/about-us/how...
At the Home Care Research Forum
19 November 2025 14:00 to 16:00
#hcrf
>> Use of social care by people with dementia who live alone - Claudio Di Lorito
>> Nutritional intervention to support people living with dementia receiving home care - Gladys Yinusa
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/home-...
19 November 2025 14:00 to 16:00
#hcrf
>> Use of social care by people with dementia who live alone - Claudio Di Lorito
>> Nutritional intervention to support people living with dementia receiving home care - Gladys Yinusa
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/home-...
Home Care Research Forum November 2025 | King's College London
Dr Claudio Di Lorito; Dr Gladys Yinusa
www.kcl.ac.uk
October 15, 2025 at 8:37 AM
At the Home Care Research Forum
19 November 2025 14:00 to 16:00
#hcrf
>> Use of social care by people with dementia who live alone - Claudio Di Lorito
>> Nutritional intervention to support people living with dementia receiving home care - Gladys Yinusa
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/home-...
19 November 2025 14:00 to 16:00
#hcrf
>> Use of social care by people with dementia who live alone - Claudio Di Lorito
>> Nutritional intervention to support people living with dementia receiving home care - Gladys Yinusa
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/home-...
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📢 Evidence & Policy journal SPECIAL ISSUE Call for Abstracts:
"Strengthening research practice partnerships in social care: Evidence, impact and policy learning"
Guest Editors: @annetteboaz.bsky.social & @a-mtowers.bsky.social
Abstracts deadline 3 November.
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/strengt...
"Strengthening research practice partnerships in social care: Evidence, impact and policy learning"
Guest Editors: @annetteboaz.bsky.social & @a-mtowers.bsky.social
Abstracts deadline 3 November.
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/strengt...
Evidence & Policy: Call for Abstracts | King's College London
Strengthening research practice partnerships in social care
www.kcl.ac.uk
October 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
📢 Evidence & Policy journal SPECIAL ISSUE Call for Abstracts:
"Strengthening research practice partnerships in social care: Evidence, impact and policy learning"
Guest Editors: @annetteboaz.bsky.social & @a-mtowers.bsky.social
Abstracts deadline 3 November.
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/strengt...
"Strengthening research practice partnerships in social care: Evidence, impact and policy learning"
Guest Editors: @annetteboaz.bsky.social & @a-mtowers.bsky.social
Abstracts deadline 3 November.
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/strengt...
📢 Evidence & Policy journal SPECIAL ISSUE Call for Abstracts:
"Strengthening research practice partnerships in social care: Evidence, impact and policy learning"
Guest Editors: @annetteboaz.bsky.social & @a-mtowers.bsky.social
Abstracts deadline 3 November.
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/strengt...
"Strengthening research practice partnerships in social care: Evidence, impact and policy learning"
Guest Editors: @annetteboaz.bsky.social & @a-mtowers.bsky.social
Abstracts deadline 3 November.
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/strengt...
Evidence & Policy: Call for Abstracts | King's College London
Strengthening research practice partnerships in social care
www.kcl.ac.uk
October 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
📢 Evidence & Policy journal SPECIAL ISSUE Call for Abstracts:
"Strengthening research practice partnerships in social care: Evidence, impact and policy learning"
Guest Editors: @annetteboaz.bsky.social & @a-mtowers.bsky.social
Abstracts deadline 3 November.
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/strengt...
"Strengthening research practice partnerships in social care: Evidence, impact and policy learning"
Guest Editors: @annetteboaz.bsky.social & @a-mtowers.bsky.social
Abstracts deadline 3 November.
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/strengt...
New in the #Homelessness series
Homeless applications: barriers to in-person help & impact on hospitals
11 December 2025 10:00 to 11:00
Online. All welcome!
with Jo Underwood of @kcllaw.bsky.social & Hannah Piggott of @policyatkings.bsky.social
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/homel...
Homeless applications: barriers to in-person help & impact on hospitals
11 December 2025 10:00 to 11:00
Online. All welcome!
with Jo Underwood of @kcllaw.bsky.social & Hannah Piggott of @policyatkings.bsky.social
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/homel...
Homeless applications: barriers to in-person help & impact on hospitals | King's College London
Jo Underwood; Hannah Piggott
www.kcl.ac.uk
October 3, 2025 at 7:19 AM
New in the #Homelessness series
Homeless applications: barriers to in-person help & impact on hospitals
11 December 2025 10:00 to 11:00
Online. All welcome!
with Jo Underwood of @kcllaw.bsky.social & Hannah Piggott of @policyatkings.bsky.social
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/homel...
Homeless applications: barriers to in-person help & impact on hospitals
11 December 2025 10:00 to 11:00
Online. All welcome!
with Jo Underwood of @kcllaw.bsky.social & Hannah Piggott of @policyatkings.bsky.social
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/homel...
From DHSC-
Open call for evidence: 10 Year Workforce Plan
(Closes 7 November 2025)
consultations.dhsc.gov.uk/10-year-work...
Open call for evidence: 10 Year Workforce Plan
(Closes 7 November 2025)
consultations.dhsc.gov.uk/10-year-work...
10 Year Workforce Plan: call for evidence - Department of Health and Social Care
consultations.dhsc.gov.uk
October 2, 2025 at 2:31 PM
From DHSC-
Open call for evidence: 10 Year Workforce Plan
(Closes 7 November 2025)
consultations.dhsc.gov.uk/10-year-work...
Open call for evidence: 10 Year Workforce Plan
(Closes 7 November 2025)
consultations.dhsc.gov.uk/10-year-work...
Our Community First Responders work, noted here by Minister of State for Health and Secondary Care Karin Smyth MP, is available via:
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/communi...
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/communi...
October 2, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Our Community First Responders work, noted here by Minister of State for Health and Secondary Care Karin Smyth MP, is available via:
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/communi...
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/communi...
National Workload Action Group reports published
Mary Baginsky contributed to new reports on social worker workload
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/nationa...
Mary Baginsky contributed to new reports on social worker workload
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/nationa...
September 27, 2025 at 9:18 AM
National Workload Action Group reports published
Mary Baginsky contributed to new reports on social worker workload
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/nationa...
Mary Baginsky contributed to new reports on social worker workload
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/nationa...
On the blog:
▶️The important role of homecare workers in dementia palliative care and interventions to support them
-by Fatima Mujtabah
blogs.kcl.ac.uk/socialcarewo...
▶️The important role of homecare workers in dementia palliative care and interventions to support them
-by Fatima Mujtabah
blogs.kcl.ac.uk/socialcarewo...
The important role of homecare workers in dementia palliative care and interventions to support them | Health & Social Care Workforce:
blogs.kcl.ac.uk
September 27, 2025 at 9:16 AM
On the blog:
▶️The important role of homecare workers in dementia palliative care and interventions to support them
-by Fatima Mujtabah
blogs.kcl.ac.uk/socialcarewo...
▶️The important role of homecare workers in dementia palliative care and interventions to support them
-by Fatima Mujtabah
blogs.kcl.ac.uk/socialcarewo...