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CQC delivers initial verdict on council adults’ services under new assurance system

Community Care

There were shortages of nursing home beds for those with complex needs, and increased demand for home care, amid workforce shortages. Councils were responding to these pressures by planning investment in early intervention, prevention and reablement, as well as extra care and supported housing provision.

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Understanding Animal Assisted Therapy: How it Conforms to Social Work Practice

University of Connecticut

At the conclusion of this webinar, you will be able to: describe and classify human benefits-including physical, emotional, psychological, and social benefits that can be communicated through HAI (human-animal interaction) and HAB (human-animal bond).

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Understanding Animal Assisted Therapy: How it Conforms to Social Work Practice

University of Connecticut

At the conclusion of this webinar, you will be able to: describe and classify human benefits, including physical, emotional, psychological, and social benefits that can be communicated through HAI (human-animal interaction) and HAB (human-animal bond).

LMSW 40
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Understanding Animal Assisted Therapy: How it Conforms to Social Work Practice

University of Connecticut

At the conclusion of this webinar, you will be able to: describe and classify human benefits-including physical, emotional, psychological, and social benefits that can be communicated through HAI (human-animal interaction) and HAB (human-animal bond).

LMSW 40
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Winter vaccinations offer twice the peace of mind

Social Care

We’re also looking forward to welcoming NHS vaccinators into our nursing home again in the coming weeks. Infections can spread quickly within care home environments and residents are among those at greatest risk.

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Why I decided to take the COVID-19 vaccine

Social Care

I'm a nurse and I work in Evergreen nursing home in Hastings. A new winter vaccines communications toolkit is also available, featuring case studies, expert blogs and a range of materials to promote flu and COVID-19 boosters among care sector colleagues. A difficult beginning. My name is Sofija Igonkina, from Latvia.

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New Frequently Asked Questions on the No Surprises Act: Good Faith Estimates

Social Work Blog

Social workers employed as salaried employees in hospitals, nursing homes, primary care, and other health settings should contact their administration for information regarding the use of GFEs in their setting. In January 2022, NASW posted FAQs on GFEs for social workers at [link].