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this page you will find links to sites that have outstanding content
for research purposes. I will eventually include a short summary
of each of the sites included here to show why they are head and shoulders
above the rest.
 Alzheimer's
Disease Society (UK)
BASW
(UK Social Workers/students
Association, Loads of SW info)
BBC
(Access to latest news, features and archives from the BBC)
Families Need Fathers
An excellent UK resource that gives support to parents
(Not just fathers). There is lots of info on legislation regarding
children & families. FNF is a charity and produces newsletters
for members. There is a subscription fee if you should wish
to join.
General
Social Care Council (Governing body for UK Social Work)
Guardian
(newspaper)
Guardian jobs online (Search,
Browse, find that NEW job)
Institute for the study of drug dependency
Chosen for its depth and knowledge
of known abused drugs
Joseph Rowntree Foundation
How many times has your
DipSW tutor said, "Research from JRF.....says"
Mental Health Foundation
UK
Mental Health Infosource
NSPCC (UK
childrens charity)
A well designed website from NSPCC. This site deals with all
matters children from their full stop campaign to research and new
initiatives.
Sociological
Research Online
My old tutor Jane says
its a mega info site, and I'll take her word for it!
Tagish's
Directory of UK Local Government on the Web
You want to find ANY local
authority on the web that has a site - Look here. Many L.A's
advertise their vacancies online so final year DipSW students take
note!
Terrence Higgins Trust (UK
charity, largest HIV & AIDS resource)
UK Government Stationary Office
DipSW students and qualified
workers are lost without access to this site. Get the latest
Government reports here weeks before they filter to your desk.
User Guide to the Mental
Health Act (UK Written
by a practicing SW for S Workers)
Women's Aid
(UK charity for the support of women experiencing abuse)
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HOTSPOT SITES