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Social care nursing within the community workforce: recognising specialist practice
Paul John Alegado1, Jandryle Trondillo2
1PhD, Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing, University of Worcester and General Secretary, Filipino Nurses Association, UK; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2913-6089.
Abstract:
Social care nurses practise at the intersection of health and social care, supporting people with complex, long-term and often fluctuating needs. Despite their central role in care coordination, clinical oversight and safeguarding, social care nursing remains under-recognised in policy, education and workforce planning in England. This article examines the case for recognising social care nursing as a form of specialist community nursing practice. The authors situate social care nursing alongside district nursing and general practice nursing, highlighting shared capabilities in risk management, coordination and autonomous decision making outside hospital environments. International comparisons illustrate how clearer credentials and development pathways can strengthen specialist identity. The article concludes that reframing social care nursing as part of the community nursing workforce is essential to improving professional recognition, education pathways, workforce sustainability and the quality and safety of care.
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