Fri.Jan 14, 2022

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Government scraps NAAS social work accreditation scheme

Community Care

The Department for Education has scrapped its national assessment and accreditation scheme (NAAS) for children’s social workers. It plans to introduce a replacement accreditation programme later this year, designed to be “more sustainable” and deliver “a better overall experience for social workers” that was “more meaningful” for them and employers.

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Lamotrigine in the maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder

The Social Care Elf

Michael Ostacher critically appraises and summarises a recent Cochrane systematic review, which presents the latest best evidence on the efficacy of lamotrigine in the maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder. The post Lamotrigine in the maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder appeared first on National Elf Service.

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How Long Does It Take to Detox From Alcohol?

Gateway Foundation

The amount of time it takes to fully detox from alcohol consumption varies from person to person. The detox process can last from a few days to a few weeks, but the length of the process depends on the individual. Moderate alcohol withdrawal symptoms can even last for a month in rare cases, and some… The post How Long Does It Take to Detox From Alcohol?

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Announcing a new study into COVID ‘Brain Fog’

MQ Mental Health

MQ Mental Health Research is delighted to be announcing a brand new study into the ongoing neurological effects of COVID-19. Thanks to a generous grant from the Wolfson Foundation, this new study will be building on the success and learnings of the PHOSP COVID and COVID CNS studies that MQ has been supporting for the last two years, with the aim of developing new interventions for people experiencing Long COVID and more specifically the associated cognitive decline known as ‘brain fog’.

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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.