Community Care

JUNE 1, 2023

The “short-notice” closure of 28 children’s homes by one of the country’s biggest care providers shows the need for greater powers for councils and Ofsted over the market to manage the impact on young people. That was the message from sector leaders after Outcomes First Group (OFG) closed almost half of its portfolio of 60 homes, reportedly giving commissioners a month in which to find new placements for the children affected.

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My Brains Not Broken

JUNE 1, 2023

Well friends, we made it to summer! Year in and year out, May remains one of the busiest months of the year. This year was no exception; it felt like every day brought something new. Another task to complete, another new task popping up to add to the list. When May ends, I try to take a deep breath and resettle myself. When we can take a moment for ourselves before jumping into something new, it can make a world of difference.

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Community Care

JUNE 1, 2023

Children will not get the protection they deserve from the government’s response to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA), its chair has warned. Alexis Jay said she was “deeply disappointed” that the government had not accepted the inquiry’s recommendations in full, following ministers’ response, issued last week.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

JUNE 1, 2023

Prof Dr Azlinda Azman appointed new Higher Education DG Prof Dr Azlinda Azman , IASSW Treasurer has been appointed as the new Higher Education director-general effective Wednesday (May 31) until May 30, 2025, the Higher Education Ministry, Malaysia announced. Azlinda, who was previously Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) deputy vice-chancellor (Student Development Affairs and Alumni) replaces Prof Datuk Dr Husaini Omar who went on mandatory retirement on March 10.

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The New Social Worker

JUNE 1, 2023

Social workers are in key leadership positions to create policies and practices to confront workplace maltreatment, respond to the needs of survivors, and promote a healthy work environment.

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The Guardian

JUNE 1, 2023

Ted Brown warns about gay people being ‘pushed back into the closet’ after Noel Glynn was beaten by staff A man experienced homophobic abuse in a care home that left him with bruising on his body and an apparent cigarette burn on his hand, his partner has said, as he said people were being pushed “back into the closet” when at their most vulnerable.

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Michigan Social Work

JUNE 1, 2023

Assistant Director of Research & Financial Operations Jodi Caviani and Hannah McPherson, administrative assistant to the Associate Dean of Educational Programs, have both received the 2023 Colleen Karim Staff Excellence Award. This new award recognizes staff members who accomplish exceptional performance and achievements in their job role, going above and beyond in their day-to-day efforts, championing and supporting the work of others, and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

Prejudice to Pride: Moving from Homophobia to Acceptance describes a journey, moving from ignorance and falsehoods about gay men and lesbians toward understanding and acceptance of the gay community. The book contains the knowledge and experiences of lesbian and gay people meant to educate people about who gay people are, in the hope that people will understand and support the gay community.

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CAPC

JUNE 1, 2023

Palliative Care News spoke with Brynn Bowman, MPA about the current state of palliative care and how CAPC is engaged in the field.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

By Paul R. Pace Social workers and teachers need cultural competencies to help end the school-to-prison pipeline for students of color, says Shawntelle L. Fisher, MSW, MDiv, LCSW. “This has to be centered around the idea of being culturally competent,” Fisher says. “I know sometimes it has become a cliché; we all want to be culturally competent. But we have to move beyond saying it to actually doing it and practicing it, especially in the classroom.

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Speaker: Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW.

You may have the clinical skills to manage a private practice, but your success could actually hinge on marketing skills. For a thriving practice, you need to differentiate yourself from others and present yourself in a way that attracts referrals. These days, much of that happens online, including on social media. In this webinar, Gary Direnfeld will discuss how social media marketing can help you build your private practice and grow your client base.

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CAPC

JUNE 1, 2023

The American Hospital Association (AHA) has announced that its application period for the 2024 Circle of Life Awards is open.

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Social Workers Speak

JUNE 1, 2023

NASW-MS is involved in this effort: NLIHC Releases Case Studies Highlighting Successes of Five ERASE Cohort Members National Low Income Housing Coalition NLIHC released today a set of case studies highlighting the successes of five members of the 2021-2022 End Rental Arrears to Stop Evictions (ERASE) cohort: Connecticut Fair Housing Coalition, Idaho Asset Building Network, Prosperity Indiana, Keep Detroiters in the Their Homes Coalition, and Hope Policy Institute & Mississippi NAACP.

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Famcare

JUNE 1, 2023

Non-profit organizations play an integral role in empowering and helping those in need. However, limited caseload capacity can negatively impact their ability to assist people in need. In this article, we will discuss how non-profits can optimize their caseload capacity and serve a larger portion of the community.

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Relias

JUNE 1, 2023

Revenue cycle leaders are facing constant change, staffing shortages, and increased workloads. There’s good news, however — healthcare organizations are finding ways to make low-cost improvements in everything from pre-service processes to post-service collections through revenue cycle optimization. And they are getting results. “We’ve spent the last five years very focused on optimizing and streamlining many of our practices,” said Becky J.

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Relias

JUNE 1, 2023

Revenue cycle leaders are facing constant change, staffing shortages, and increased workloads. There’s good news, however — healthcare organizations are finding ways to make low-cost improvements in everything from pre-service processes to post-service collections through revenue cycle optimization. And they are getting results. “We’ve spent the last five years very focused on optimizing and streamlining many of our practices,” said Becky J.

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Relias

JUNE 1, 2023

For those with autism, the feelings and experiences of sexuality that come with adulthood can often prove more difficult to navigate than for their neurotypical peers. Contrary to longstanding stereotypes about autism and sexuality, autistic individuals can and do experience the full spectrum of human sexuality. Just because some individuals with autism have trouble with certain aspects of sexuality does not mean that they do not experience sexual feelings or should not receive sexuality educati

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Relias

JUNE 1, 2023

For those with autism, the feelings and experiences of sexuality that come with adulthood can often prove more difficult to navigate than for their neurotypical peers. Contrary to longstanding stereotypes about autism and sexuality, autistic individuals can and do experience the full spectrum of human sexuality. Just because some individuals with autism have trouble with certain aspects of sexuality does not mean that they do not experience sexual feelings or should not receive sexuality educati

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