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Reinstate hospital social workers to improve discharge outcomes, PSWs urge Barclay

Community Care

. “We are concerned that people leaving hospital are ending up in the wrong places, with the wrong support, away from the people and things that are important to them which means they are at increased risk of a slower recovery and a potential unnecessary return to hospital,” network co-chairs Hannah Scaife and Sarah Range told Barclay.

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We All Need Support at Some Time

Gary Direnfeld

Recovery another 2.5 I will be canceling appointments and because of at least a 6 to 8 week recovery, I will take off the entire summer. Beyond my family, there is you, extended kin, closest of friends – my adopted family members, friends, colleagues, and those whom I haven’t met but who share space with me virtually.

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Children waiting up to six weeks to see social workers, as authority downgraded to ‘inadequate’

Community Care

Inspectors found that children were being adopted more quickly due to the use of concurrent planning, with “sensitive direct work” with children and adoptive parents smoothing transitions. ‘Too many changes of social worker’ for children in care.

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“A Liminal Moment in Social Work”: Access NASW’s Social Work Journal Online

Social Work Blog

Authors review data that demonstrate the evolution of labels and argue that adopting these terms in practice and research will have fruitful and affirming effects on access to care, treatment attrition, and the design and quality of research in and for the LGBTQ+ community.

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The Guardian view on NHS privatisation: the wrong treatment | Editorial

The Guardian

There are differences in the policies adopted by the devolved administrations to reduce backlogs. The details of the recovery plan promised by ministers are still being finalised, with NHS bosses resisting what they regard as unrealistic targets. In Wales, more than a fifth of the population is waiting for treatment.

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How to Quit Buying Scratch-Off Tickets

Gateway Foundation

Adopt Healthy Habits Replacing gambling with healthy habits can help improve your emotional state and alleviate boredom that may contribute to your urge to purchase lottery tickets. You can also participate in these activities with loved ones who can hold you accountable and support you throughout your recovery.

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Micro, Mezzo & Macro Social Work

Social Work Bubble

Micro Social Workers include the following: Psychotherapist Child Protection and Family Services Worker Foster Care & Adoption Worker Juvenile Court Liasion School Social Worker Court Advocate Probation Officer Rehabilitation Case Worker Medical Social Worker Substance Recovery Worker Forensic Social Worker Case Manager Group Therapist Behavioral (..)