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What Does KVC Stand For?

KVC

Have you ever wondered what the “KVC” in KVC Health Systems stands for? You’re not alone; it’s one of the most frequently asked questions we get. Answering this question gives us a chance to tell you about our history and our future… both where we’ve been and where we’re going. Do you believe every child deserves to be safe and connected to a strong family?

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How to Advocate for Yourself in a Doctor’s Appointment

Nnatasha Tracy

It can be difficult to know how to advocate for yourself in a doctor's appointment. I've been faced with this for years, and I still sometimes find it difficult. However, forming a patient-doctor alliance where you work together is part of a comprehensive wellness plan. In order to participate in this, you must be able to advocate for your own needs and wants.

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How Stress Can Affect Mental Health

MQ Mental Health

This Stress Awareness month, we’re considering how stress affects people differently and what to look for if you’re stressed. Although stress is not a mental illness , it can be the cause of, and the symptom of one. Some people are more responsive to stressful situations and it’s important to note that different people find different cues more stressful than others.

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‘Humiliated’: carer made to pay back £3.8k after mistake declaring income

The Guardian

Davina Ware applied for benefits to help look after husband Mike, 72, who has lived with Parkinson’s for 20 years The pain cuts through Davina Ware’s voice as she describes her experience of carer’s allowance, the meagre weekly benefit given to those heralded by the government as Britain’s “unsung heroes”. She feels “humiliated,” “devastated,” and “treated like a conniving thief” by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) since she received its demand, three months before her retirement, to r

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5 Must Haves for Case Management

Thousands of nonprofits rely on case management software to help collect data, manage programs, coordinate with agencies, and provide life-changing health and human services. Adopting a cloud-based case management platform is essential for nonprofits and government agencies to operate more efficiently and make better use of their funding and budget.

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Depression Decoded: Unveiling Symptoms And Effective Solutions

Blurt It Out

In a world where mental health struggles often remain invisible, depression stands as a silent yet pervasive force affecting millions. Understanding its symptoms is the first step toward reclaiming control over our well-being. Depression, often misconceived as mere sadness, encompasses a complex array of physical and mental manifestations. Physical Symptoms Of Depression Aches & Pains: Depression casts a shadow over the body, manifesting as unexplained aches and pains.

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Sure Start could have changed everything for my family. Labour must be brave – and revitalise it | Terri White

The Guardian

A new report shows how transformational the initiative was. But Keir Starmer’s early-years plans lack the same vision Sure Start did change the lives of children, a new report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) told us last week. It not only improved educational outcomes for children, particularly kids from deprived areas, but also reduced later need for education, health and care plans for those with special educational needs and disabilities (Send), and paid for itself.

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CALL FOR UNITED NATIONS REPRESENTATIVES FOR IFSW – ASIA PACIFIC – VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

International Federation of Social Workers

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