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Social Work England consults on best interests assessor training standards

Community Care

It has launched the consultation in the wake of the government’s decision in April to delay introducing the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) – its planned replacement for the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) – beyond the next election, due in 2024.

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Social Work England to review fees for practitioners

Community Care

The regulator said it was, consequently, reasonable to review levels, in a consultation paper on the new strategy, published last week. Annual registration fees . Social Work England: £90. Scottish Social Services Council: £80. Social Care Wales: £80. in 2021-22, up from £9.1m in 2020-21 and just below the £11.2m the year before.

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Couple Counseling? Maybe in time….

Gary Direnfeld

If a partner discloses issues of violence or abuse, it can upset the other who engages in such behavior. This is where the therapist must make a decision. It doesn’t mean the therapist is comfortable with the possible degree of risk. Please know, not all therapist screen for domestic violence ahead of providing service.

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‘Why we’re providing therapy for parents in pre-proceedings’

Community Care

Furthermore, two critical factors were relevant to the success of treatment: the individual’s willingness to engage with the therapy and the relationship between the individual and the therapist (Johnson and Boyle 2018, Wampold 2001). It will also save money.

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Depression Decoded: Unveiling Symptoms And Effective Solutions

Blurt It Out

Applying heat or cold packs can offer relief while consulting a healthcare professional ensures proper pain management. Embracing a patient approach and engaging in memory-enhancing activities can alleviate these challenges. If any depression symptoms trouble us, consulting a therapist is wise.

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Social worker shortages sector’s biggest concern in delivering cap on care costs

Community Care

The challenge for councils of recruiting significantly more practitioners to implement the cap and associated reforms next year at a time of mounting staffing pressures was cited by many respondents to a DHSC consultation on guidance to implement the changes. . over that period. “It

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An important moment for social work and social care

Social Work With Adults

I have been so impressed with the huge amount of great policy work undertaken by Department of Health and Social Care colleagues, and the broad and comprehensive engagement with the sector – with over 200 organisations engaged in developing the vision and proposals. Image created by freepik.com]. Funding the vision.