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

Community Care

A wide range of treatment is available including psychological and other therapeutic interventions and our clinical teams work collaboratively with the service user towards their recovery and discharge.” Overhaul needed to end ‘inhumane’ hospital care of people with learning disabilities or autism, says CQC.

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NHS heavily reliant on inappropriate out-of-area mental healthcare despite target to end it, finds report

Community Care

It said investment must be “channelled towards those interventions that will enable more patients to access treatment close to home”, on the back of strategic needs assessments. “We would not allow this to happen routinely for physical health and we know it leads to a poorer patient experience and often slower recovery.”

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English councils need £2.7bn more for children’s social care by 2025, LGA warns government

Community Care

“Councils want to work with government to prioritise a child-centred recovery plan which ensures no child is left behind as we recover from the pandemic,” she said. Investment is still urgently needed in health visiting, childcare and early education, children’s social care, and support for disabled children,” she said.

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SUPRs — Illinois’s State-Funded Program for First-Time Rehab Clients

Gateway Foundation

The Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR) division of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) provides funds for qualified treatment and recovery support centers. This approach allows staff to assess your needs and provide the medical and professional care that best supports your lifelong recovery.

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Ep. 79 – Early Intervention Social Work and What Makes a Happy Ending

Social Work Discoveries

In this episode, Mim and Lis explore a story from a social worker in the Early Intervention space. We hear what Early Intervention is, and the approaches for supporting families before their situation reaches a crisis point. Learn more about the Targeted Earlier Intervention Programs discussed in this episode. Would they agree?

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The Fatal Five in IDD: What You Need to Know About Seizures

Relias

How can you help your clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who also experience seizures? Seizure disorder, also called epilepsy, is a developmental disability. However, there are many individuals with IDD who have epilepsy in addition to another disability. Prevent choking or aspiration.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

The assessment process enables you to appreciate your client’s perspective on their situation, identify their priority areas for intervention, and recognize the strengths they bring to the therapeutic process. Informed Consent: Social workers get informed consent from clients before initiating any interventions or services.