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Police opens investigation into abuse at mental health hospital revealed by BBC

Community Care

Police have opened an investigation into abuse of patients at a mental health hospital uncovered by the BBC. Olivia, a patient who agreed to be featured on the programme, saying that her treatment at the hospital had made her serious mental health condition worse. Related articles.

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ADASS president: ‘If you see black women in leadership, you believe you can achieve that too’

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.” Family inspiration Much of her career was spent working with adults with learning disabilities, a reflection of the fact that her career in social care was inspired by her own experience caring for her brother, who has profound and multiple learning disabilities.

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Adult social worker numbers hit record high on back of funding rise

Community Care

While these tasks can be undertaken by occupational therapists and non-professionally qualified social care assessors, they are often the responsibility of social workers. As well as increasing provider capacity, this necessitated authorities employing more practitioners to carry out assessments and reviews and draw up care and support plans.

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Micro, Mezzo & Macro Social Work

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Mezzo Social Workers have the following jobs: Executive Director of Nonprofit Board Member of Organization Program Director School Social Worker Hospital Administrator Community Center Grant Writer Deputy Director Group Work Facilitator. Macro Social Work. Finally, Macro Social Work is a broad field of social work.

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The Fatal Five in IDD: Aspiration’s Dangers and Key Interventions

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For those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), aspiration and the other members of the Fatal Five conditions pose a serious threat to their quality of life and, in some cases, can be deadly. Other factors may be disability specific. A licensed speech therapist typically conducts this type of evaluation.

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Micro, Mezzo & Macro Social Work

Social Work Bubble

Mezzo Social Workers have the following jobs: Executive Director of Nonprofit Board Member of Organization Program Director School Social Worker Hospital Administrator Community Center Grant Writer Deputy Director Group Work Facilitator Macro Social Work Finally, Macro Social Work is a broad field of social work.

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Am I Going Through a Nervous Breakdown?

Beautiful Voyager

A major life event such as divorce or disability. Here are some things you can do besides talking to your doctor or therapist: Manage your stress: Determine which responsibilities you’re comfortable taking on now and which can wait until you feel better. Persistent stress from raising children. Serious financial problems.