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LADO role faces review after disabled children abuse inquiry identifies ‘major failings’

Community Care

The government will review the local authority designated officer (LADO) role after an inquiry into the abuse of disabled children identified “major failings” in relation to the function. ” Urgent actions .

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The Victoria Climbié Inquiry chair reflects on social work, 21 years on

Community Care

It is the worst case of child abuse and neglect that I have ever seen,” said a hospital consultant who treated Victoria in her final days. Looking back now, Laming says poor communication between services was the catalyst behind their failure to save Victoria. We’ve never had such a means of easy communication as we have now.

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Choice and control in the adult social care sector

Social Care

In Northern Ireland, a recent consultation on adult social care reforms highlighted the public interest in choice and control being at the heart of any future reforms. In England, the adult social care white paper, People at the heart of care , wants to see more people having ‘choice, control and support to live independent lives’.

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The role of research in adult social work

Social Work With Adults

Based in different settings, each with a different area of interest for our Fellowship, we share a strong belief all social workers should be fully engaged in generating, using, disseminating and embedding research in their professional practice and development.

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How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Can Influence Healthcare

Relias

“Commitment to consistent DEI initiatives, especially training, not only is important for patient safety and better health outcomes, but also can be key for retaining qualified, engaged employees,” observes Rola Aamar, PhD, Senior Clinical Effectiveness Consultant at Relias. How and when to use interpreter services.

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Are You Ready To Go Back To The Office?

Beautiful Voyager

3) We can then safely assume that the anxiety level of the majority is on the rise as organizations are communicating their in-office return plan and expectations. Especially when views on productivity, working hours and engagement don’t seem to be aligned between employees and employers. Will I be perceived as weak, sick, or disabled?

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Mediator : They facilitate communication and resolve conflicts between individuals or within families to promote healthy relationships. Researcher : Some social workers engage in research to better understand social issues, evaluate programs, and inform policy development.