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Safeguarding overhaul needed to better protect disabled children in care, says abuse inquiry

Community Care

Councils should have a bigger role monitoring local residential settings in their areas to better protect disabled children, an inquiry into the abuse of children in three services has concluded. “These recommendations set out a roadmap to more humane treatment of these children.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

You asked, what are the 10 roles of social workers ? While I can provide a list of 10 common roles of social workers, it’s important to note that our roles often go beyond these. Case Manager : Social workers coordinate services and resources for their clients, ensuring they receive comprehensive care and support.

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41+ Famous Social Workers You Need to Know About

Social Work Haven

Why do you need to know about famous social workers? Famous social workers play an important role in our society, providing much-needed support to individuals and families who are facing difficult life situations. This list in this article comprises the 41+ most influential social workers currently alive.

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NASW Press Reads for Choice, Strength, and Autonomy!

Social Work Blog

Disability, Intimacy, and Sexual Health: A Social Work Perspective by Kristen Faye Linton, Heidi Adams Rueda, and Lela Rankin Williams. In this book the authors compile comprehensive research and candid interviews with social workers to explore the complicated intersection of disability and sexuality.

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Celebrating Pride Month.

Social Work With Adults

By demonstrating the core skills of social work practice, genuine empathy, actively listening, and using inclusive language, social workers and social care staff can help build trust and foster open communication. Another crucial aspect of good social work practice is promoting self-determination and autonomy.

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Safeguarding teams took no action on ‘serious’ concerns regarding people segregated in hospitals

Community Care

Safeguarding teams took no action in response “serious” concerns about the care of disabled people segregated in mental health hospitals, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has said. The panel also highlighted the 13 safeguarding referrals and raised concerns about why alerts had not been raised before the IC(E)TR was carried out.

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Supporting LGBTQ+ care leavers

The Frontline

Communication between the young people and professionals were poor and they heavily relied on the young people to educate them about matters surrounding LGBTQ+ topics. A lack of gender affirmative care and LGBTQ+ focused support around safe housing and mental health advocacy was also reported. Citation: Brown, C., & Andrew, C.