Professional Membership
Research in Practice for Adults
Membership to Research in Practice for Adults is available to all Walsall Council staff.
Research in Practice for Adults provides research, resources and tools to support social care professionals in the development of services for adults. They offer a range of services which will help us to continually improve our practice and deliver the best standards of care for the adults we support, keeping them safe and helping them to have a better quality of life.
This partnership represents our commitment to continuous professional development and our dedication to meeting and exceeding quality standards for the sector. Our membership gives us access to a full learning and development programme for all staff.
Through the website https://www.ripfa.org.uk/you can access and download a range of publications from briefings to toolkits, book onto events, listen to recorded webinars, take part in online forum discussions to share best practice and much more.
Included in your membership is the following:
https://www.ripfa.org.uk/publications-resources/research-and-policy-updates
To make the most of our membership and the resources on offer, just complete these three easy steps:
Every staff member can set up their own online account in order to access the full Research in Practice for Adults library of evidence, information publications and resource materials. Setting up an account is easy.
Go to https://www.ripfa.org.uk/membership/create-an-online-account
enter your work email address as the main contact, fill in the form details, and choose ‘Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council’ from the organisation list.
Once you have created an account you will be able to browse and download the full range of publications and recorded training events and webinars.
The monthly RiPfA members’ bulletin is a valuable resource highlighting new materials and training available to you, as well as relevant sector-wide news.
Subscribe to the Research and Policy Update
This regular online publication provides information about latest developments, legislation and guidance supporting implementation of the Care Act. Sign up for the Research and Policy Update.
https://www.ripfa.org.uk/publications-resources/research-and-policy-updates
Please find below a selection of what is available.
Practice Tools
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Key Issues
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Literature Reviews
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Please follow these three steps to receive the best possible value from our membership to Research in Practice for Adults. The work that they do will help us to embed evidence in every part of our service development and delivery, and inform and improve our practice so that we can achieve the best possible results and outcomes for the adults in our care.
If you have any questions or queries please contact a member of the Workforce Development Team on 01922 655541 or email WorkforceDevelopment@walsall.gov.uk
The College of Social Work
Membership to The College of Social Work is available to social workers, advanced practitioners and team managers employed by Walsall Council.
This membership package entitles individuals to access a range of services/resources:
Knowledge @ The College online help desk
Members can submit any professional practice questions and dilemmas they have to a panel of social work experts who will provide a response with referenced evidence.
CPD e-Portfolio
A place for members to plan and keep records of all continuing professional development activity and outcomes in line with HCPC registration requirements which maps onto the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF)
E-Books and Journals
Access to academic journals and a range of e-Books to support evidence informed practice and professional development.
Professional practice guidance and resources
An interactive PCF tool to provide clarity about professional standards required at all levels and stages of professional development.
Communities of Interest
This allows online communities to share practice, exchange ideas, network, access resources to support good practice, as well as an opportunity for members to contribute to practice debates.
Monthly Social Work Matters e-Magazine
Latest updates on the professional news, best practice examples, policy issues and debates.
Peer mentoring
A network of practitioners providing individual support and guidance to professional peers.
In order to access these resources relevant individuals will have will have been sent a log on.
If you have any questions or queries please contact a member of the Workforce Development Team on 01922 655541 or email WorkforceDevelopment@walsall.gov.uk
