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Black, male and 40-plus social workers disproportionately subject to fitness to practise process

Community Care

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Black, male and 40-plus social workers are disproportionately subject to fitness to practise processes , Social Work England has found. The three groups are overrepresented not only in concerns referred to the regulator but also in cases that reach the hearings stage, when a panel determines whether the social worker’s fitness to practise is impaired, said Social Work England The regu

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1-10 OCTOBER IS OLDER ADULT MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK

International Federation of Social Workers

Social workers enhance later life by upholding rights, fighting discrimination, and ensuring compassionate care. Roughly one in five older people will experience some kind of mental health condition.

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Chief social worker to step down after decade in post

Community Care

Lyn Romeo will step down as England’s chief social worker for adults in January after just over a decade in the post. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said Romeo was taking retirement. “Lyn Romeo CBE will step down as chief social worker for adults at the end of January as she is retiring,” said a DHSC spokesperson. “We are hugely grateful for Lyn’s leadership over the last 10 years, which has ensured that social work in adult social care is well placed to suppor

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Best books for mental health professionals

Save the Social Worker

I look at my supervisor , slightly stunned. She has just told me that my client has refused to continue seeing me, saying that I’ve been insensitive to his needs and that I’ve asked irrelevant questions. That night, I go home, wondering if I should just quit social work. As professionals, there are those days, aren’t there? When you wonder if you should just leave the profession, since you seem to be doing more harm than good.

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5 Must Haves for Case Management

Thousands of nonprofits rely on case management software to help collect data, manage programs, coordinate with agencies, and provide life-changing health and human services. Adopting a cloud-based case management platform is essential for nonprofits and government agencies to operate more efficiently and make better use of their funding and budget.

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How I Got Better at Sharing My Story

My Brains Not Broken

Let’s be honest: talking about mental health is hard. It’s broad, it can feel all encompassing and because everyone has their own experience, it can become complicated very quickly. Oftentimes, conversations about mental health can be overwhelming, and we can’t always find the solutions we need because of it. While talking about mental health and mental illness is hard, talking about our own mental health is even harder.

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Acknowledging the Impact of Indigenous Residential Schools: Commemorating Orange Shirt Day

International Federation of Social Workers

Indigenous Peoples around the world remain distinct from surrounding settler societies despite attempts at forced assimilation.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending September 26, 2023

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

● What does it really mean to confuse poverty with “neglect”? This heartbreaking, thoroughly reported story from CT Mirror has all the nuance and all the angles. ● Among those quoted in the story: Kelley Fong, whose new book, Investigating Families has been called by Prof. Martin Guggenheim “the best book of its kind I’ve ever read.” Prof. Fong will be interviewed at the second of these two events sponsored by the City University of New York School of Law.

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Addressing homelessness in social work education

Health & Social Care Workforce

Carolin Hess is a PhD student in the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Health and Social Care Workforce who has been awarded Doctoral funding from the NIHR School for Social Care Research.

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My social work journey: from experience to practice

Social Work With Adults

Lyn Romeo: On a recent visit to Harrow council, I was delighted to meet their cohort of apprentices and to hear about their amazing journeys towards qualifying as social workers or occupational therapists. Many of them had lived experience of social care in their own lives and have also worked as support workers, social work assistants and in other related social care employment.

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Get Connected: Using Social Media for Social Work Success

Speaker: Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW.

You may have the clinical skills to manage a private practice, but your success could actually hinge on marketing skills. For a thriving practice, you need to differentiate yourself from others and present yourself in a way that attracts referrals. These days, much of that happens online, including on social media. In this webinar, Gary Direnfeld will discuss how social media marketing can help you build your private practice and grow your client base.

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Local government pay dispute remains unresolved following union meeting

Community Care

The local government pay dispute for England, Wales and Northern Ireland remains unresolved following a meeting between the three unions last week. UNISON, GMB and Unite agreed to meet again at the end of October but are currently pursuing different strategies in response to employers’ offer of a £1,925 rise for staff earning up to £49,950, with 3.88% on the table for higher-paid workers.

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Sober Story: Alex

Living Sober

It was initially hard and I started out by ignoring social settings but as my sober confidence grew so did my resolve as well as my ability to know that I’m just as fun without alcohol.

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The Social Worker of the Year Awards welcomes two new Trustees

Social Work Awards

The Social Worker of the Year Awards is delighted to announce the appointment of two new Trustees. Following recruitment rounds earlier this summer, Lisa Buttar and Jon Glasby have joined the charity’s Board of Trustees, each bringing years of valuable experience. A Learning and Development professional for over 15 years, Lisa Buttar retrained as a Social Worker and qualified in 2017.

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Are You Struggling With a Social Worker Personal Statement?

Social Work Haven

This personal statement will suit social work students who will soon qualify as social workers, and may want to look into applying for a Newly Qualified Social Worker role within children services. Having completed two placements as part of my social work degree, I have gained some experience in working with children and families. I have worked on a range of caseloads and worked effectively with other agencies to support vulnerable individuals within the community.

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IFSW UN Representatives attend United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Summit

International Federation of Social Workers

At the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Summit 2023 was convened to mark the ‘half-way’ point to 2030.

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Pilot to test whether early social worker-guardian meetings can help curb care proceedings delays

Community Care

Social workers and children’s guardians in 25 areas will hold pre-court meetings in order to test whether this will curb delays to care proceedings. Under the pilot , council or children’s trust and Cafcass practitioners will have an information sharing meeting once proceedings have been issued but before the case management hearing (CMH).

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Why the John Lewis Voting Rights Bill is Crucial

Social Work Blog

By Mel Wilson, MBA, LCSW NASW Senior Policy Adviser The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA) was reintroduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL) on September 19, with support of Democratic Congressional leadership and the voting rights advocacy community. In a time when the foundation of American democracy – one man, one vote – is under duress, It is difficult to minimize the importance of this legislation.

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Calls for a big increase in UK spending on preventative policies

The Guardian

Demos says Treasury should create separate spending category to help prioritise measures that prevent problems before they arise Government spending on preventative policies, from vaccines to family hubs, should be significantly increased, and the Treasury should create a accounting category to monitor it, according to a report by the thinktank Demos.

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Eating Disorder Treatment: What Social Workers Need to Know

The New Social Worker

A perfect storm for the development of an eating disorder includes six interrelated factors. Here is what you need to identify and understand how these factors express themselves uniquely in each client and create effective interventions.

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Do You Need a Boost? | Tuesday Motivational Work Quotes

Social Work Haven

Do you think Tuesday motivational work quotes could help? For countless social workers, Tuesday morning is more than just the beginning of another work week; it’s a fresh start, a clean slate, and a chance to embrace the endless possibilities that lie ahead. As we bid farewell to the depression of the weekend ending and look ahead to the rest of the week, Tuesday morning reminds us that our best days are yet to come.

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Social workers to face return to practice requirements in Scotland

Community Care

Qualified social workers who have been out of practice for at least two years will face minimum learning requirements if they want to rejoin the register in Scotland. Regulator the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has launched a consultation on introducing return to practice requirements similar to those in England and Wales. Under the plans, a person who had been out of social work practice and not on the SSSC register for two to five years would need to have completed a minimum of 180 h

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Help Your Fellow Social Workers in Just Eight Minutes

Social Work Blog

We’re listening! Tell us what you know , think—and wish you knew—about client alcohol and other substance use. Eight minutes is all it takes to help us better train and educate social workers who serve clients who may be at risk for substance-related problems, including substance use disorders and substance-exposed pregnancies. Your responses will be completely anonymous.

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IFSW Statement on World Habitat Day 2023

International Federation of Social Workers

In 1985, the United Nations designated the first Monday of October of every year as World Habitat Day to reflect on the state of our habitats, and on the basic […]

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Submission Period Opens for Tipping Point Challenge Innovation Category

CAPC

On Sunday, October 1, 2023, the submission period opened for the Innovation category of CAPC's third John A. Hartford Foundation Tipping Point Challenge.

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What is a Rehab Center

Sober Courage

Rehabilitation centers for Substance Use Disorder (SUD), commonly known as rehabs, are specialized facilities that provide comprehensive treatment and support for individuals struggling with drug or alcohol addiction. These centers are designed to help individuals address the physical, psychological, and social aspects of addiction to achieve and maintain long-term recovery.

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Embracing Imperfection

Abuse Survivor

Life is a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns, and sometimes, it throws challenges our way that we never saw coming. One such challenge for me has been navigating Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD). It’s a condition that has not only tested my resilience but also pushed me to confront the unrealistic standards I held myself to.

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Self-Care A-Z: Maybe It's Me?

The New Social Worker

"Maybe it’s me" can be a painful insight. It’s critical that we don’t internalize it as blame and shame. Explored compassionately, this insight can be empowering.

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How to Create a 5-Year Plan

Social Work Haven

Have you ever wondered how to create a 5-year plan ? Creating a 5-year plan involves setting yourself goals that would help improve your overall wellbeing. One of the most important lessons I have learned in life as part of my personal development is that some goals can easily be achieved and others can take a long time. Personal development is about improving yourself.

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How to Address Body Image Concerns in Patients with Breast Cancer

CAPC

An oncologist, who is also a palliative care physician, shares how to help patients with their changing bodies when living with breast cancer.

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Family wait 100 days for Midlands care home refund after aunt’s death

The Guardian

Advinia has failed to return more than £7,000 in unused fees despite repeated demands and promises to do so A grieving family have hired lawyers after one of the UK’s largest care home operators withheld thousands of pounds in unused fees after their loved one died. Clara Willetts, 95, died on 19 June in the £186-a-day Netherton Green care home in Dudley run by Advinia.

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Emotional Support Animal Idaho: ESA Laws For 2023

Blurt It Out

Are you a resident of Idaho interested in getting your own emotional support animal [1] (ESA)? If so, you need to know the laws and regulations governing ESAs to protect you against discriminatory practices, as well as to take advantage of the benefits that come with having an emotional support animal. In this article, we will talk about the different federal and state laws that apply to ESA ownership, how to get an ESA letter, and some other important points to remember about owning an assistan

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Shanna Kattari Edits New Guide on Sexuality and Disability

Michigan Social Work

Associate Professor Shanna Kattari is the editor of “Exploring Sexuality and Disability: A Guide for Human Service Professionals,” published earlier this month. It is the first book on sexuality and disability published specifically focused on those serving and supporting the disability community (compared to targeting only academics or only disabled people), and one of 10 books on sexuality and disability that exist in the world.

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Unleash Your Inner Lion: Attitude Powerful Lion Quotes to Inspire

Social Work Haven

Discover the profound wisdom of empowering attitude powerful lion quotes and how it relates to social workers today. A social worker, like the king of the jungle, possesses a lion’s heart and exhibits the lion’s attitude in the face of adversity. Just as the lion’s roar reverberates through the savannah, a social worker’s actions echo in the lives of the individuals they serve.