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‘Hundreds of social workers left in limbo’: BASW and unions urge action on fitness to practise delays

Community Care

Hundreds of social workers in England are being “left in limbo”, often unable to work, because of long and increasing delays in fitness to practise (FTP) cases. That was the warning from the British Association of Social Workers (BASW), Social Workers Union (SWU) and UNISON in a joint statement yesterday setting out their “significant concerns” about Social Work England’s operation of the FTP system.

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The Power of Lurking

Living Sober

Lurkers who hang around online recovery communities like ours are incredibly brave individuals who are driven to better themselves while also being mindful of self-protection.

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Challenge Yourself: Moving For Mental Health

MQ Mental Health

This Mental Health Awareness Week 2024, the theme is 'Movement For Mental Health'. Movement sometimes can be challenging. Life can be challenging enough at the best of times, so why is it good for us to set ourselves even more challenging goals? MQ's staff member Juliette Burton explains why setting yourself a challenge can be good for you. Each February I take part in the London Winter Run Series where I run 10k and raise money for charity.

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What Makes a Person Suicidal?

Nnatasha Tracy

I've thought about what makes a person suicidal many times. Mostly, that's because I've been both actively and passively suicidal for prolonged periods of my life. It's hell, and I hate it. There are both general and specific things that make a person suicidal. Knowledge of these factors, along with ways to protect from suicidality, can help.

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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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Still Moving: Eating Disorders And Movement For Mental Health

MQ Mental Health

Content warning: This blog references eating disorders and suicide For Mental Health Awareness Week 2024, the theme is 'Movement for Mental Health'. For many, that might translate to exercise, which is one interpretation of the theme. For those with eating disorders, movement or exercise holds some challenges. Whereas every May we are introduced to a different theme for Mental Health Awareness Week, every January, we are exposed to the invariable theme of countless adverts about fitness plans, c

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Three Key Messages to Share with Clients in Honor of National Women’s Health Week

NASW Foundation

National Women’s Health Week starts each year on Mother’s Day to encourage women to make their health a priority. This message is especially important given that women’s drinking has increased.

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