Community Care

JANUARY 19, 2023

However, rather than statutory principles, it recommended a new provision, placed at the beginning of the MHA, requiring the government to draw up the revised MHA code of practice having regard to and including the principles set out in the independent review.

Mental Health 247

Mental Health Disability Advocacy Government 247

Community Care

JANUARY 22, 2024

The Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse (CSA Centre) found that just half of services were able to meet demand for services including one-to-one therapy or counselling, group-based interventions, helplines or advocacy for child or adult victims/survivors and family members.

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Government Advocacy Interviewing Disability 262

inSocialWork

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Jazmin Graham Just as the COVID-19 pandemic exposed cracks and disparities in many facets of society — including health care, governments, education and more — long COVID continues to disproportionately disrupt the lives of certain people. Today our guest, Jazmin Graham, LCSW, tells us what she knows.

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LCSW Clinical Social Work Disability Advocacy 108

Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The assessment process enables you to appreciate your client’s perspective on their situation, identify their priority areas for intervention, and recognize the strengths they bring to the therapeutic process. Advocacy takes various forms, including individual, organisational, and systemic levels.

Social Worker 95

Social Worker Treatment Planning Justice and Corrections Interventional 95

Community Care

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

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. Almost half did not have an exit strategy from long-term segregation or a robust discharge plan.

Hospitals 61

Hospitals Disability Mental Health Advocacy 61

Social Work Haven

MAY 13, 2023

Mike Oliver , an English disability rights campaigner and author, is widely recognised as the founder of the social model of disability. His work has had a significant influence on government policy in relation to disability rights and access to services. He was made a CBE in 2009 for his services to disabled people.

Social Worker 52

Social Worker Mental Health University Welfare 52

Social Work Haven

MAY 31, 2023

Their aim is to enhance the well-being and quality of life of people by providing support, resources, and advocacy. Social workers can work in different settings, such as schools, hospitals, non-profit organisations, government agencies, and private practice.

Case Management 52

Case Management Social Worker Healthcare Mental Health 52