The Guardian

JANUARY 15, 2023

Lib Dems condemn ‘scandalous situation’ as local authorities turn to agencies amid shortage of care spaces for people leaving hospital Private brokers are making millions of pounds a year finding care home beds for NHS patients who are fit to leave hospital. Agencies are being hired to provide “discharge services”, finding suitable places for elderly patients amid pressures on the health system, Observer analysis shows.

Hospitals 101

Hospitals 101

R.E.A.L. Social Workers

JANUARY 15, 2023

In last week’s blog, I shared a goal development format that will help you reduce stress in a short amount of time. When working with clients, I always encourage the use of the SMART goal format. SMART is an acronym for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-Bound. SMART goals may be used in life, education, and business. I like SMART goals because they prevent vague goal setting.

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Consultation Social Worker 52

The Guardian

JANUARY 15, 2023

Bereaved billed up to month’s worth of care, despite UK regulator saying such charges are likely to be illegal Bereaved families are being charged thousands of pounds in care home fees after the death of a relative in residential care, despite the competition watchdog saying such arrangements are likely to be unlawful. Some providers are billing next of kin sums equivalent to up to a month’s worth of care after the death of a resident, four years after the Competition and Markets Authority decla

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Beyond Advocacy

JANUARY 15, 2023

There is no way to know what Dr. Martin Luther King’s assessment of our progress toward racial reconciliation and healing the nation would be. I imagine he would welcome our progress and remind us of the need to do more. As we celebrate his birthday, it should be a time to reflect on his inspiring words and deeds and commit to working toward a more perfect union.

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