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Agency social work to be banned in Northern Ireland trusts next year

Community Care

Northern Ireland’s health and social care (HSC) trusts will have to stop using agency social workers from next June, its Department of Health (DoH) has said. ‘Anxiety’ over agency ban. ‘Anxiety’ over agency ban.

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How can we protect peoples mental health during the cost-of-living-crisis?

MQ Mental Health

This review also discusses the impact of economic crises on mental health, underlying factors, and promising intervention targets at individual, community, and societal levels. Healthcare Providers Increase partnerships and collaboration with health and social services, including grassroot organisations.

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New BASW chair seeks increased membership to enhance impact

Community Care

She particularly highlights two changes: an increasing focus on the lived experience of those who receive social work support and on equality and diversity in BASW’s work. “A lot of other social care organisations I work with really struggle with equalities but BASW has made a real step-change there.”

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Social Worker Home Visit Checklist to Take Note Of

Social Work Haven

It can be customised and expanded upon to suit the specific needs and objectives of the social work organisation or agency. What do social services look for in a home check or visit? To maximise this opportunity, social services workers should employ a comprehensive checklist to gather vital information during visits.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending April 11, 2023

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

● “Which would be worse,” asks Jasmine Wali, director of policy & advocacy at JMAC for Families, in this story for The Nation : “being beaten by your partner, or having social services take away your children? That’s the choice facing many parents I’ve worked with as a social worker, and the answer is always the same.

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Psychologist vs Social Worker: The Differences You Need to Know

Social Work Haven

Psychology may be used to explore issues such as anxiety, depression, or trauma, while social work can help individuals access resources and services to address more practical problems, such as housing or financial assistance. How do I choose between psychology and social work?

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Seven lessons for practitioners from the review of children’s social care in Northern Ireland

Community Care

It is not possible to provide service stability and strong positive cultures if there is heavy reliance on agency social workers; Northern Ireland has already taken action to curtail their use in its statutory social services. Parents, often mothers, may be isolated and overwhelmed by poverty and anxiety.