Near Me to support Social Care and Social Work
Near Me is transforming the way people are accessing public services across Scotland. Here you will find resources describing the specific arrangements for using Near Me to provide social work and social care support for individuals in both community and residential settings.
Implementing Near Me video consulting in Social Services
The Implementing Near Me Video Consulting in Social Services guidance document is intended for Near Me implementation teams in Social Services. The document contains; the set-up processes necessary to prepare a service for using Near Me; examples of pathways for using Near Me in different practice settings; signposting to further training, guidance and resources.
Using Near Me in Prisons
Social Work Scotland and the Scottish Prison Service are expanding the use of Near Me within prisons to offer video calls between prisoners and social workers, as well as other local authority departments such as housing.
The Social Work and Near Me – NHSS National Virtual Consultation Service provide an onboarding pack for Social Workers, other local authority departments and third sector organisations who would like to use the service.
Testimonials
In this video Social Work staff talk about how they have used Near Me, the benefits to them and clients plus words of encouragement to others who may be considering using Near Me to support their day to day practice.
Useful reading
Near Me Social Work Progress Report describes the learning and outcomes from a Near Me collaboration with 11 Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) on the feasibility of supporting social workers carry out remote care home reviews.
Near Me in Social Work Learning Report summarises the work undertaken and shares lessons learned from the Duty Social Work programme element of the rollout of Near Me in Social Services.
Find out more
Explore Near Me in Social Care and Digital Social Care
Contact the Near Me team at nss.nearme@nhs.scot
