Editor’s Note: Christa McCrorie (she/her), LICSW-PIP, is an adjunct instructor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a social worker with a private practice, Creative Therapeutic Solutions, LLC, where she specializes in queer needs and trauma processing. In this blog post, she shares how her time as an adjunct instructor has improved her own social work practice and offers reflection prompts for those interested in adjunct teaching as a social worker. MORE
The Guardian
JULY 25, 2024
Health secretary’s comments follow finding that Care Quality Commission struggling to identify performance issues in hospitals and care homes Wes Streeting has called England’s healthcare watchdog “not fit for purpose” after an interim report found significant failings were hampering its ability to identify poor performance at hospitals, care homes and GP practices.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
JULY 25, 2024
Photo by Alan Levine When children are taken from their parents forever and those children are adopted by strangers, the parents often want to leave their children something to remember them by, perhaps a cherished keepsake or a family photo from happier times. So they give these personal effects to the family police agency to pass on to the children.
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Community Care
JULY 17, 2024
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. The new Labour government has pledged to legislate to strengthen the child protection in its first King’s Speech, unveiled today. The long-awaited reform of the Mental Health Act 1983 and action to deliver “fair pay” for staff in adult social care are also included in its first legislative programme since taking office this month.
Social Care
JULY 17, 2024
Photo by Edmond Dantès The votes have been cast and the country has spoken. The new Government is now busy setting out its priorities and future direction as set out in its election manifesto. As a sector, adult social care will be adjusting to new ways of thinking, as together we get to know how the new ministerial team likes to work. This means huge change and an inevitably busy summer as we seek to build new relationships and agree a way forward.
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Social Work Blog
JULY 9, 2024
By Rachel Boyer, MSW, LMSW Ahead of the 2024 NASW National Conference, more than 200 social workers from 36 states and one U.S. Territory attended 172 meetings with Congressional offices in both the U.S. House and Senate on June 18, 2024. The purpose of these meetings was to build bipartisan support for key legislation that will expand access to care and assist the social work workforce.
MQ Mental Health
JULY 9, 2024
A new study from Ohio State University reveals that adults who consistently played organized sports during their childhood have fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression than those who either never played or dropped out. Notably, those who dropped out of sports had poorer mental health than those who never participated at all. The research, published in the Sociology of Sport Journal, analyzed data from 3,931 adults nationwide, focusing on their childhood sports participation and current mental h
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Nnatasha Tracy
JULY 17, 2024
Seeing a loved one obsessed with suicide is heart-wrenching and frightening, especially when you don't know how to help. Discover vital steps to ensure their safety, understand their condition, and seek the professional help they need. Learn about effective treatments and how to find support for both you and your loved one in this critical time. Your loved one can get through this, and you can play a crucial role in their journey to recovery.
The Guardian
JULY 25, 2024
Study predicts overall economic cost of cancer, heart disease, dementia and stroke will rise by 61% The cost of England’s four biggest killer diseases could rise to £86bn a year by 2050, prompting calls for a crackdown on alcohol, junk food and smoking. The ageing population means the annual cost of cancer, heart disease, dementia and stroke combined will go from the £51.9bn recorded in 2018 to £85.6bn in 2050 – a rise of 61%.
International Federation of Social Workers
JULY 12, 2024
On the 9th July the IFSW UN Commission team in North America hosted a side event at the United Nations High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.
Community Care
JULY 12, 2024
By Sorcha Morgan, head of service, CFAB Recently, I closed Baby Leo’s case. His mother had been unable to care for him due to her substance misuse and consideration was given to him being cared for by his maternal grandmother in Italy, who had been identified as a potential carer earlier in proceedings. The local authority had initially sought an assessment through the Central Authority for the Hague Convention 1996 (see box) but the standard of reporting and analysis was too brief and so the lo
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MQ Mental Health
JULY 9, 2024
A new study by UCL, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, found that women are 40% more likely to experience depression during perimenopause than those not experiencing menopausal symptoms. A meta-analysis of seven studies involving 9,141 women from around the world showed perimenopausal women had a significantly higher risk of depressive symptoms compared to premenopausal women.
Social Work.Career
JULY 7, 2024
This post is part of the monthly series, Free Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals, featuring over 35 free webcasts that we could find for you this month in the field of social work and mental health. To make it easier for you to find a webinar that is of interest to you, […] The post Free Mental Health Webinars, July 2024 appeared first on SocialWork.Career.
The Guardian
JULY 17, 2024
Warning on ‘cycle of low wages’ comes as government pledges in king’s speech to introduce fair pay agreement A specific minimum wage for social care is needed if England is to avert a staffing crisis, according to leading thinktanks. Nuffield Trust and the Health Foundation have also called for the introduction of of national pay banding to tackle pernicious low pay in adult social care and encourage key workers to stay in the industry.
Social Work Blog
JULY 9, 2024
Message from the the NASW Texas Chapter regarding Hurricane Beryl: As we assess the damage done by Hurricane Beryl, we know that many are without power and are evaluating their needs. We want to make sure we get the right resources to those in need. If you’re in the area impacted by the storm and have specific ways that we can help, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: naswtex.naswtx@socialworkers.org.
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.
Community Care
JULY 8, 2024
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Stephen Kinnock has been appointed as the minister with responsibility for adult social care in the new government. The Labour MP for Aberavon in Wales becomes minister of state for care in the Department of Health and Social Care. His appointment comes despite him never having held the portfolio as a shadow minister, in which capacity he had oversight over the Asia and Pacific region, the
MQ Mental Health
JULY 23, 2024
A new study published in Ecopsychology reveals that spending as little as 10 minutes in nature can offer short-term benefits for adults with mental illness. The meta-analysis reviewed 30 years of research on the effects of nature on social, mental, and physical health, including urban environments. Lead author Joanna Bettmann, a professor at the University of Utah College of Social Work, stated, "We know nature plays an important role in human health, but behavioural health and health care provi
CAPC
JULY 22, 2024
Diane E. Meier, MD, interviewed by MDedge Family Medicine about the use of buprenorphine for older adults with chronic pain instead of prescribing opioids with a high addiction risk and side effects.
The Guardian
JULY 23, 2024
Consumer expert writes to chancellor outlining four changes to help remedy financial injustices Rachel Reeves must overhaul the allowance that has resulted in thousands of unpaid carers being saddled with life-changing debt, and in some cases threatened with criminal prosecution, the consumer finance expert Martin Lewis has said. Lewis has written to the chancellor, identifying four measures that he says are possible to enact without great cost to the taxpayer that would remedy financial injusti
Health & Social Care Workforce
JULY 23, 2024
Maureen Crane, Visiting Senior Research Fellow, King’s College London. It was with deep sadness I heard about the death on 27 May 2024 of Jeremy Swain. He was a key figure in tackling homelessness and particularly rough sleeping for decades.
Community Care
JULY 15, 2024
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Agency social workers numbers are coming down in children’s services in England following significant increases in their use by councils in recent years, a sector leader has said. Association of Directors of Children’s Services president Andy Smith told Community Care he believed the trend was the result of the planned introduction of rules later this year to curb councils’
MQ Mental Health
JULY 18, 2024
A recent Finnish study reveals that people are often given misleading information about depression, making it harder for them to understand the causes of their distress. The researchers point out that most psychiatric diagnoses, including depression, are purely descriptive and do not explain the causes of symptoms. Despite this, depression is frequently discussed as a disorder that causes low mood and other symptoms, which the researchers describe as circular reasoning.
Lawson Psychology
JULY 26, 2024
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The Guardian
JULY 17, 2024
Palliative care charities are facing a funding crisis – they should be included in Lord Darzi’s review of the NHS Close to 600,000 people die in the UK annually – a figure that was higher during the pandemic, but has since fallen back. More than half are at home or in a care home; most of the rest are in hospital. But for about 28,000 people who need specialist end-of-life care (nearly 5% of all deaths), a hospice is where they receive it.
Nicole Clark Consulting
JULY 18, 2024
Try this activity and let me know how it goes for you. Inviting organizations to join a partnership requires strategizing on who to invite, articulating the partnership’s value add, each partner knowing their role, and being open to shifts in how partners participate over time. While a partnership works in service of addressing an emerging [.] The post Try This: Narrow Your Partnership Focus appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting.
Community Care
JULY 12, 2024
New chairs have been announced for the two principal social worker networks that represent PSWs in England. Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Gavin Butler and Kate Concannon, the PSW in Southampton, will take the helm of the Adult Principal Social Worker (APSW) Network for the next two years. They succeed Sarah Range (Southend) and Hannah Scaife (South Gloucestershire), and will be supported by new vice-chairs Vanna Changlee (Waltham Forest), Seanna Lasseter (Walsall) and Coleen Simon (C
CAPC
JULY 19, 2024
A recent study highlights the need to implement standardized referral criteria for equitable access to palliative care for nursing home residents.
Lawson Psychology
JULY 23, 2024
How to Choose the Right Assessment Clinic for Your Child Choosing the right assessment clinic for your child is a crucial decision that can significantly impact their developmental journey. Here are some key factors to consider, to ensure you make the best choice for your child’s needs: 1- Expertise Across Diverse Assessments Ensure the clinic has professionals with specialised training and experience in diagnosing and supporting various conditions, such as ADHD, autism, learning disorders
The Guardian
JULY 15, 2024
Sector says ‘too many people dying in avoidable pain’, with soaring numbers being pushed back into the NHS One in five hospices in the UK are cutting services amid the worst funding crisis in two decades, a report has warned, with soaring numbers of patients being pushed back into the NHS. Research by Hospice UK found “small and wildly varying” state funding had failed to keep pace with growing demand and rising running costs.
N.A.H
JULY 21, 2024
This post is the fifth of a seven-part series on understanding multipartiality in Intergroup Dialogue, as explained by Roger Fisher. In... The post Understanding Multipartiality in Intergroup Dialogue Part 5: Appreciative Inquiry appeared first on Notes from an Aspiring Humanitarian.
Community Care
JULY 10, 2024
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Labour’s return to power last week was greeted with a chorus of welcomes from adult social care organisations in England – along with a chorus of demands of the new government. Broadly, these were for significant investment in, and reform to , the sector to address issues including unmet need, workforce shortages and inadequate care.
CAPC
JULY 11, 2024
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) has released the names of 390 organizations that will provide holistic, person-centered care to Medicare beneficiaries with dementia.
Lawson Psychology
JULY 21, 2024
Meet our passionate and experienced assessment team When it comes to assessing your child’s unique needs, having a team of dedicated, passionate, and experienced professionals makes all the difference. At Lawson Clinical Psychology, we have assembled a team of clinicians who bring more than a decade of expertise to every assessment. Why Lawson Clinical Psychology?
The Guardian
JULY 16, 2024
Study finds providers making profits off government funding despite falling short on mandatory care targets Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast Aged care homes should not be “short-changing” older people by making profits off government funding while falling short of mandatory care targets, advocates say, as pressure grows on the federal government to introduce the new Aged Care Act to parliament after repeated delays.
N.A.H
JULY 21, 2024
This post is the sixth of a seven-part series on understanding multipartiality in Intergroup Dialogue, as explained by Roger Fisher. In... The post Understanding Multipartiality in Intergroup Dialogue Part 6: Complicating Factors appeared first on Notes from an Aspiring Humanitarian.
Teaching & Learning in Social Work
APRIL 19, 2023
Editor’s Note: Christa McCrorie (she/her), LICSW-PIP, is an adjunct instructor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a social worker with a private practice, Creative Therapeutic Solutions, LLC, where she specializes in queer needs and trauma processing. In this blog post, she shares how her time as an adjunct instructor has improved her own social work practice and offers reflection prompts for those interested in adjunct teaching as a social worker.
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