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Government must fund £10.50 social care minimum wage, urge migration advisers

Community Care

The UK government must fully fund the introduction of a £10.50-an-hour minimum wage for adult social care care workers in England, its migration advisers have urged. The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) said a lack of underfunding – leading to inadequate pay and conditions – was behind the significant recruitment and retention difficulties the sector faced.

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The Hit that Reverberated to Adulthood

Gary Direnfeld

Trigger warning. This post describes domestic violence. ——— She said she only saw her dad hit her mom once. With that she dismissed the impact of domestic violence and downplayed the fact that with that hit, she and her mom learned never to cross him again. They acquiesced to his demands and forever walked on eggshells. He continued to be a mean bully, but never did have to hit again because the fear from the one episode was enough to maintain his control on them.

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Introducing My New Project: Negative Thoughts, Positive Person!

My Brains Not Broken

Happy Thursday! Earlier this week, I mentioned I’m cooking up a few new projects as part of my attempt to grow into more of a mental health advocate and activist. One of the biggest reasons I want to get into a different type of space (don’t worry, MBNB isn’t going anywhere!) is that in the years I’ve been writing this blog, I’ve come to understand the power of conversation.

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JOINT WORLD CONFERENCE ON SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

JOINT WORLD CONFERENCE ON SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. The SWESD 2022 Organizing Committee is pleased to announce the Call for Abstracts for the JOINT WORLD CONFERENCE ON SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: REDEFINING SOCIAL POLICY AND SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE IN A POST-PANDEMIC SOCIETY: SOCIAL WELFARE PROGRAMS AND SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION AT A CROSSROADS.

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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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Blind as an ADHD Bat

A Splintered Mind

Ever been so ADHD that you can’t see what you’re looking for, even when it’s right in front of your face? Given that ADHD has as many flavors as a bag of jelly beans, you might not all relate with ADHD tunnel vision. I, unfortunately, can’t say the same. If I had a jelly bean for every time something I was looking for was found right there in front of me, I could go into business and give Jelly Belly a run for their money.

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COVID-19 and First Responder Social Workers: An Unexpected Mental Health Storm

Social Work Blog

COVID-19 has disproportionally affected people living in poverty; new immigrants; and those living in healthcare settings (hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes), shelters, detention centers, and prisons. The pandemic has also significantly impacted social workers who face hidden mental health consequences. The resultant feelings and behaviors are similar to disaster-induced trauma, including excessive rumination, hypervigilance, exhaustion, and excessive crying as a result of the adrenaline-dri

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Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care Awards: inspirational stories (part one of two)

Social Care

One of the main reasons I launched the Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care Awards in 2021 was to celebrate the range, experience and diversity of our talented care workforce. There is wisdom and strength in our diverse backgrounds and, at best, we are reflection of the people we care for. We care for them because we are them. I also wanted to shine a light on the compassion, dedication and sheer talent of care colleagues across the sector, to let them know how wonderful they are and that their con

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How Technology Improves the Quality of Life for Seniors?

Famcare

When most people think of technology , they think of smartphones and laptops. While those are definitely examples of technology, the term can be applied to a wider range of objects and phenomena. In general, anything that makes our lives easier or more efficient can be considered technology. And over the years, technology has certainly come a long way.

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Andy Grogan-Kaylor’s Corporal Punishment Research Cited in the Guardian

Michigan Social Work

Professor Andy Grogan-Kaylor’s corporal punishment research was cited in the Guardian. Wales and Scotland have recently banned hitting, smacking and slapping children – and the children’s commissioner for England wants to introduce the same ban in England. The 2016 meta-analysis of more than 160,000 children found that hitting as a form of discipline is ineffective at positively changing a child’s behavior, in the short and the long term.

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Message from NASW President Mildred “Mit” Joyner to staff regarding CEO evaluation

Social Work Blog

A message from NASW President Mildred “Mit” Joyner:

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Get Connected: Using Social Media for Social Work Success

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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Trina Shanks, Editor on Latest Edition of the Grand Challenges for Social Work and Society

Michigan Social Work

Professor Trina Shanks is an editor on the latest edition of the Grand Challenges for Social Work and Society. This second edition outlines bold innovation and collective action powered by proven and evolving scientific interventions to address critical social issues facing society. The chapters tackle problems such as homelessness, social isolation, mass incarceration, family violence and economic inequality.

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Turnover of social workers led to toddler suffering significant harm, review finds

Community Care

A lack of oversight caused by frequent changes of social worker led to a toddler suffering significant harm, a case review has found. The safeguarding practice review found multiple failings by Northamptonshire health and social care professionals in relation to the girl (referred to as Child Au), who suffered chronic neglect and serious injuries during the 17 months she was in her parents’ care.

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Clinical Documentation Integrity: Why It’s Crucial for Improving Revenue Cycle Management

Relias

Revenue cycle management (RCM) is the financial process that makes it possible for most healthcare organizations to fulfill their mission of providing quality care for patients and communities. Without it, these organizations cannot survive. Poor revenue management can cause many organizations to struggle and experience financial difficulties or even disruption of services.

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