Community Care

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The ‘failed’ Care Act 2014 must be properly implemented as part of a radical shift in adult social care from a ‘transactional’ to an ‘enabling’ service, peers have said. This should be underpinned by a fully-funded long-term plan for the sector based on the ambition of promoting ‘gloriously ordinary lives’ for disabled and older people and a better deal for carers, said the House of Lords adult social care committee, in a report published today.

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Disability Social Worker Government 288

My Brains Not Broken

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The more experience I’ve gained on my mental health journey, the better I’ve gotten at recognizing my depression and the reasons behind it. That being said, depression can still be tricky. There are times where I feel like I know exactly why I feel depressed; other times, it’s like a feeling or emotion comes out of nowhere. The wintertime is actually one of the trickiest times to recognize my feelings.

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Depression Mental Health Anxiety 246

Community Care

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Ofsted will introduce a separate judgment for care leavers in council inspections to help understand their “specific needs and experiences” better. The decision came on the back of a consultation, published in June, that saw 131 out of 141 respondents – including practitioners, sector leaders and researchers – endorse Ofsted’s proposal. Until now, the experiences and progress of care leavers have been inspected alongside those of children in care, but from next month each will be jud

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Consultation Social Worker Engagement 226

Nnatasha Tracy

DECEMBER 8, 2022

I never stop crying. I can understand why you might think this isn't true. After all, my cheeks are dry right now. But, believe me, I never stop crying, whether it's external or suppressed enough to be internal. I have found depression can be like that. No matter what is happening — good or bad — the tears are always there. The depression is always there.

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Depression Disorder 110

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Case Management

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Conference – Social Work as a Human Rights Profession. 9-10 December, 2022. Purpose of the conference: The purpose of the conference is to raise awareness about social work as a global profession focusing on human rights of global citizens. Motto of the conference: Advancing human rights in global social work profession The conference is dedicated to 18 years work of Georgian Association of Social Workers.

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Social Worker 98

The Guardian

DECEMBER 8, 2022

RSV and norovirus also on rise, while charity says patient care at risk with 7.2m awaiting treatment in England Viruses including flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and the winter vomiting bug are putting extra pressure on the NHS in England in the first week of winter while waiting lists reached another record high in October. With 7.2 million patients awaiting treatment, the Health Foundation charity said the health and care systems were “gridlocked” and put the safety and quality of patie

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Hospitals 86

CAPC

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Health Affairs Forefront article offers five recommendations for MA plans to redress pain inequities.

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Medicare 98

Social Care

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Meaningful, therapeutic and enjoyable activities are an important part of life in a home specialising in dementia care. [Image created freepik.com]. Care in the round. I’m the home manager at Vida Grange, one of Vida Healthcare ’s care homes based in Harrogate. I’m taking this opportunity to highlight the work we're doing behind the scenes to help raise awareness around dementia and specialist care delivery in a care home.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Disability Hospitals Interviewing 52

Relias

DECEMBER 8, 2022

A gap analysis , or gap assessment , is a staple tool of business management that applies to all types of businesses, including healthcare organizations. The “gap” refers to the difference between business goals and actual performance. Without a gap analysis, it can be difficult to identify the specific problems that are causing your organization to fall short of a goal.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Patient Safety Hospitals Recovery 52

Social Workers Speak

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Stephen Wanczyk-Karp is executive director of NASW-CT: CT police: Updated ‘red flag’ law used largely for suicide threats. CT Mirror. Stephen Wanczyk-Karp, executive director of the Connecticut chapter of the National Association of Social Workers , said the intent was to make sure there were no weapons in a house that someone could use against themselves or others.

Mental Health 40

Mental Health Social Worker Child Welfare Disorder 40

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.

Private Practice

Relias

DECEMBER 8, 2022

We all love free tools that help our organizations perform better. But there is a particular educational tool that tends to fall under the radar of many healthcare organizations. Every year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) releases the Program for Evaluating Payment Patterns Electronic Report (PEPPER). The PEPPER gives your organization a snapshot of your case mix, coding, and billing practices and compares you to other providers in the nation, Medicare Administrative Contra

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Medicare Hospitals Psychiatric Hospice 52