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DCC-i Resource Library · BASW-Approved CPD Provider

Evidence-Based CPD Resources for Social Care and Support Practitioners

Curated guidance, frameworks, toolkits and case studies. Built around real practice.

From DCC-i, a BASW-approved CPD provider for social care and support: search our library of practice resources covering mental capacity, safeguarding, legal literacy, strengths-based practice and reflective supervision. Resources work for individual CPD, team learning, supervision preparation and live casework across social work, NHS mental health, adult social care and the wider support workforce.

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    Attachment Explained - DCC-i

    his document explains how early attachment experiences shape relationship patterns, behaviours and emotional responses across the lifespan. It outlines how…

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    attachment styles relationships trauma responses emotional development
    Article Free
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    Childhood Attachment Disruption Disorder A Symptom Checklist

    A comprehensive assessment tool outlining behavioural, emotional and developmental indicators of attachment disruption or disorder in children, including symptom severity…

    Practitioners Supervisors Teams
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    Checklist Free
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    Critical incident reflection a co-created tool to analyse reflect on and advance social work – Resarch Article - 2023

    A research article introducing critical incident reflection as a collaborative method for analysing practice, promoting reflective learning, and advancing social…

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    Reflection Free
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    Critical Reflection for Practice - Rosalie Pockett, Lindsey Napier and Roslyn Giles

    An academic resource exploring critical reflection as a core professional skill in social work, focusing on analysing assumptions, power dynamics,…

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    critical reflection reflective practice social work professional development
    Reflection Free
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    DHSC (2019) Strengths-Based Practice Framework & Practice Handbook

    ⏱ 15+ mins

    The Strengths‑Based Practice Framework sets out a national, values‑led approach to adult social care and integrated practice that focuses on…

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    Framework Free
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    Leadership That Gets Results – Harvard Business Review - 2000

    This article explores how effective leadership is not based on a single fixed style, but on the ability to flex…

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    Migration cultural bereavement and cultural identity - Dinesh Bhugra Matthew A. Becker – 2005

    ⏱ 15+ mins

    This article explores how migration impacts mental health through the interconnected concepts of cultural bereavement, cultural identity, and cultural congruity.…

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    Revised Adult Attachment Scale - Collins - 1996

    ⏱ 5–15 mins

    Psychological assessment tool measuring adult attachment styles across dimensions of closeness, dependency and anxiety within relationships.

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    Revisiting Values in Practice Guided Reflection - DCC-i

    ⏱ 5–15 mins

    Guided reflection tool supporting AMHP practitioners to explore power dynamics in Mental Health Act assessments, including how power influences decision-making,…

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    AMHP reflection power dynamics mental health act reflective practice
    Reflection Free
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    Role Clarity Map - DCCi - 2026

    A reflective tool supporting mental health social workers to define their professional identity, statutory responsibilities, and role within multidisciplinary teams,…

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    Guidance Free
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    Role Clarity Map (Fillable) - DCCi - 2026

    A fillable reflective framework enabling practitioners to document their values, statutory duties, communication approach, and areas of risk or role…

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    Template Free
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    What's Your Attachment Style Quiz - ESL Adults

    ⏱ 15+ mins

    Attachment-style quiz for adult learners designed to help people reflect on patterns of closeness, trust, communication and emotional needs in…

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    Article Free

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