Thu.May 19, 2022

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‘Considerable investment’ in social work helps twice inadequate-rated council rise to ‘good’

Community Care

‘Considerable investment’ in social work has helped a council under government intervention since 2017 improve to ‘good’ after successive inadequate judgments by Ofsted. Torbay, rated inadequate in 2016 and 2018, saw its vacancy rate hit almost 40% in 2020, with successive Ofsted visits in 2019-20 warning about the impact of high agency staff usage and caseloads.

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Using podcasts for continuing professional development

Martin Webber

Toolkit to assist reflections on the Social Work Research Podcast for continuing professional development.

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Mental Health Resources to Know And Share During Mental Health Awareness Month

My Brains Not Broken

Today’s post will be a little shorter than usual, but there’s a good reason for that. Sharing our experiences around mental health is crucial to shrinking the stigma and improving the way we treat mental health in our communities, but it’s also important to share resources. Mental health resources exist in many more places than we might think, and by connecting with these organizations and sharing them with others, we can make sure others have the resources they need, when they need them.

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How Social Workers Can Practice Trauma-Informed Care

Swhelper

SWHELPER. Sponsored Article by Adelphi University Over the past few decades, there has been increasing recognition of the widespread and profound impact of trauma on individuals and communities. The results of an international mental health survey suggest that traumatic events have affected over 70 percent of the population, and can lead to prolonged physical and psychological […].

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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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Named care workers: the case for expansion across adult social care

Social Care

Lyn Romeo, Chief Social Worker for Adults : The quality of the relationship between the person needing social care support and the practitioner who works with them is the best indicator of positive outcomes for people. I have heard many stories from people who emphasis the trust and confidence they have in their social worker made all the difference.

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Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act Reintroduced in the Senate

CAPC

PCHETA reintroduced in the 117th Congress, just ahead of the Patient Quality of Life Coalition’s day of action (June 22).

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CASA volunteer reunites siblings

National Casa Gal

The CASA volunteer made contact with child protective services, the children, their caregivers, parents and the attorney ad litem. Read More. The post CASA volunteer reunites siblings appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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5 Blissful Benefits of Retreating You Never Considered but Want

R.E.A.L. Social Workers

Retreats are a popular idea for a lot of people. Some, however, cannot see the benefits. There are long-lasting benefits to the body and mind that you may not have considered. I will share 5 Blissful Benefits of Retreating You Never Considered but Want. Achieve a Long-lasting sense of peace. When we are experiencing increased stress. It almost feels like our amygdala has taken us hostage.

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3 Ways to Improve Quality of Life for Seniors

Famcare

Senior citizens are easily overlooked members of society. Because they no longer have family members to care for them, many elderly people in America end up in senior centers and nursing homes. Those who don’t are frequently neglected in their own homes. As a result, their quality of life rapidly deteriorates. Given that the country has over 50 million senior citizens, it is critical to take the necessary steps to improve their quality of life.

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The nurses getting huge bills for quitting the NHS – podcast

The Guardian

International nurses working for NHS trusts are being trapped in their jobs by clauses in their contracts that require them to pay thousands of pounds if they try to leave. Shanti Das reports Nurses are the backbone of the NHS. For the past two years as Covid-19 gripped the country, people lauded NHS staff as heroes. Many nurses join the NHS from abroad, attracted by the stability of the work, the ethos and a chance for a new life in the UK.

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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.