Sun.Aug 20, 2023

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5 Fun Ways to Reconnect With Your Staff During National DSP Recognition Week

Relias

Direct support professionals (DSPs) have one of the most emotionally demanding jobs out there. Day in and day out, they give all of themselves to help the people they serve to live independently. And many of them still go home and go above and beyond as spouses, parents, and volunteers. As leaders in intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) services, it’s your job to ensure that DSPs know that their contributions to the organization and community are not going unrecognized or unap

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Councils can only do so much without government help | Letter

The Guardian

We need certainty on long-term funding to cover increased cost pressures and invest in local services, says Tracey Dixon , the leader of South Tyneside council Councils are on the frontline when it comes to support services ( Funding of public services in England skewed against poor areas, 15 August ). Despite the fight for fair funding, we continue to bear the brunt of national crises.

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Moroccan Mint Tea

Living Sober

There's a lovely ritual involved with brewing this refreshing tea.

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