Thu.Dec 08, 2022

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Not Seasonal, Just Depression

My Brains Not Broken

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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Ofsted to issue separate judgment on council care leaver services

Community Care

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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I Never Stop Crying — Depression

Nnatasha Tracy

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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International Conference for Social Work Students

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

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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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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Indigenous Commission Statement on Human Rights Day 2022

International Federation of Social Workers

The IFSW Indigenous Commission takes this opportunity to put it on record that as Social Workers we understand the importance of Human Rights as it is of fundamental importance to […].

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Flu and other viruses pile pressure on NHS as waiting lists hit new high

The Guardian

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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What Is a Healthcare Gap Analysis (or Gap Assessment)?

Relias

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.

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News Items – December 8, 2022

Social Workers Speak

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.

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Understanding the PEPPER Can Reduce Home Health and Skilled Nursing Audit Risks

Relias

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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‘Failed’ Care Act 2014 must be properly implemented in shift to ‘enabling’ adults’ services, say peers

Community Care

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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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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Positive dementia care: a win for staff and residents

Social Care

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.