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6 Principles of Trauma-Informed Care

Relias

Trauma-informed care is an approach to health and social services that recognizes the impact of trauma on people’s lives. Trauma-informed care can help people heal from trauma by providing them with a safe, respectful, and empowering environment that supports their overall recovery and growth.

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Social care staff carrying out tasks previously undertaken by NHS, without extra funding, say directors

Community Care

Adult social care staff are carrying out tasks previously undertaken by the NHS in most areas, without compensatory funding, council heads have reported. Seventy per cent of directors said this was the case, in response to an Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) survey carried out in September and October of this year.

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

Community Care

She said the end of Covid-related support and the temporary £20 Universal Credit uplift, as well as rising fuel and food costs, could add pressures to low-income families and therefore potentially increase demand on children’s social services, which was “already unsustainable”.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Child Welfare Specialist : Social workers in this role focus on the safety and well-being of children, often within the context of child protective services or foster care systems. TRENDING CONTENT ON SOCIAL WORK HAVEN What is the main role of a social worker? What skills does a social worker need?

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41+ Famous Social Workers You Need to Know About

Social Work Haven

Her work has been instrumental in changing perceptions of gender relations and improving women’s access to health services. Mike Oliver , an English disability rights campaigner and author, is widely recognised as the founder of the social model of disability. Famous social workers 1.

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2024 BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients

University of Connecticut

Monique Asselin , Individuals, Groups and Families concentration Sarah Babbs , Individuals, Groups and Families concentration I am proud of the School's focus on combining the macro and micro lens to educate integrated social workers. Thank you for your kindness and for helping me and the other students at UConn.

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