Community Care
MARCH 31, 2022
By Professor Judith Harwin and Lily Golding. ‘Not worth the paper they are written on’; ‘lack teeth’; ‘thresholds confusing’ – these are just some of the comments made by social workers and other professionals in a national study of supervision orders supporting family reunification in 2019. But what do parents think and what are their experiences of supervision orders?
Martin Webber
MARCH 31, 2022
We're starting a new project evaluating supported volunteering at the Ripon Museum Trust.
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Community Care
MARCH 31, 2022
The government has reinstated a change to the cap on care costs that will reduce its benefit to less wealthy people. The House of Commons yesterday overturned a vote in the Lords that would have ensured that people’s full personal care costs – not just their client contributions – counted towards the cap, as is currently legislated for in the Care Act 2014.
My Brains Not Broken
MARCH 31, 2022
This week, I’ve done a lot of reflection about where I am on my mental health journey. Part of that was inspired by my recent post about how anyone can benefit from therapy – I reflected on my own journey in therapy and how that has affected my day-to-day life. And even though I reflect often about the growth and change I’ve experienced over the years, I’ve reached a few conclusions about what it means for a person to learn more about themselves.
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Social Work Blog
MARCH 31, 2022
Image description: Multiracial group of seven older adults, all smiling and positioned closely together. Posted April 1, 2022. The federal government is soliciting proposals to fund various programs that prevent and address elder abuse. As noted in a recent NASW Practice Perspective , social workers are currently involved in similar grant-funded programs and play critical roles in elder justice.
CAPC
MARCH 31, 2022
Drew Rosielle, MD, shares how to keep patients safe when prescribing opioid therapy, including risk assessment, comprehensive exams, and more.
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Health & Social Care Workforce
MARCH 31, 2022
Our colleague Martin Stevens, who has died aged 57, was Senior Research Fellow here at the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Health and Social Care Workforce.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
MARCH 31, 2022
I've reprinted this post almost every year since 2010. But for the past three years it's been especially relevant. You can be sure that this year, like last year and the year before, the Astroturf fill-in-the-blanks op-eds that various advocacy groups send to their local chapters will be filled with references to an "epidemic" or a "pandemic" of child abuse - as though the moment white middle-class professionals can't have their "eyes" on poor children of color, their parents will rush to tortur
International Federation of Social Workers
MARCH 31, 2022
Dear IFSW members, colleagues, and friends, On behalf of IFSW President and IFSW Secretariat, I would like to thank all of you for the significant work you are undertaking in supporting people in need through the different crises and challenges that the world is facing. We are truly inspired by the actions of national associations […].
Famcare
MARCH 31, 2022
Covid-19 is still a hot topic in both the national and international media. The virus, which originated in Wuhan, China , has caused widespread panic and has had a significant impact on the global economy. The number of confirmed cases fluctuates as one variant runs its course until another new variant appears. Countries are taking drastic measures to try to control the virus's spread and subsequent variants.
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.
CAPC
MARCH 31, 2022
Article in JPSM defines the core competencies of a pediatric palliative care social worker and makes a call to action.
Social Care
MARCH 31, 2022
Working together maximises safety. The coronavirus pandemic has brought infection prevention and control (IPC) into sharp focus. In our daily lives, whether at home or work, IPC measures have received much greater attention as we all learn how to deal with a persistent and evolving threat. Those who provide care and support, and those who receive it, have responded remarkably to the challenge of adhering to IPC and, together, reduced infection risks across all care and clinical settings.
CAPC
MARCH 31, 2022
Esteemed JPM panelists discuss their thoughts about advance care planning and more.
CAPC
MARCH 31, 2022
Commentary on the routine use of home-based symptom monitoring and management with electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePRO).
CAPC
MARCH 31, 2022
JPSM article examines survey data from a 10 year study examining knowledge, attitudes, and frequency of burnout at a single cancer center.
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