Community Care

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

A council’s multiple breaches of the Care Act and failure to give due regard for a woman’s human rights left her malnourished and degraded, a report has found. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found that Gloucestershire council failed to appropriately assess or meet Miss X’s needs or support her partner, Mr L, in caring for her, leading him to burn out and leave.

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The Guardian

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Exclusive: Survey finds nine in 10 leaders say work pressures and lack of staff are unsustainable in England Patient safety in the NHS in England is being put at “unacceptably high” risk, with severe staff shortages leaving hospitals, GP surgeries and A&E units struggling to cope with soaring demand, health chiefs have warned. The health service has hit “breaking point”, the leaders say, with record numbers of patients seeking care.

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International Federation of Social Workers

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The IFSW a non-governmental organization in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council issued the following statement to the UN 60th Session of the Commission for Social Development. The IFSW encompasses 146 social work associations, representing over 5 million social workers worldwide (IFSW, 2021, IFSW Statement on the Draft on the Right to Development). […].

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The Guardian

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

With a rule requiring workers to be vaccinated against Covid due to come into effect on Thursday, bedrooms are already standing empty for lack of workers Care homes in England set to lose 50,000 staff as Covid vaccine becomes mandatory Bedrooms are already standing empty at the Greenways care home outside the Warwickshire village of Long Itchington because there aren’t enough staff.

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Case Management

Swhelper

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

SWHELPER. A new analysis led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers finds that the number of U.S. adults who report they have a disability is 27%, representing 67 million adults, an increase of 1% since the data were last analyzed in 2016. In this new study, which used data collected in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic, the […]. View Full Article - New Analysis: More U.S.

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The New Social Worker

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

In Part 2 of his 2-part series on organizational reputation, Gary Grant discusses some of the considerations in taking steps to protect your organization's reputation on social media sites.

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Society of Clinical Psychology

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Anxiety sensitivity refers to fears of anxiety-related sensations (e.g., your chest feeling tight) because of catastrophic beliefs about what those sensations mean (Reiss et al., 1986). Although anxiety sensitivity was originally studied in relation to panic- and anxiety-related disorders, it subsequently has been conceptualized as a transdiagnostic measure of distress intolerance and a risk factor for important health behaviors (Otto et al., 2016).

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The Guardian

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Analysis shows care of about 30,000 residents could be affected Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Tens of thousands of care home residents face losing vital support as unvaccinated carers clock off for the last time before double jabs become mandatory. About 50,000 care home staff who have not had two doses in England will not be allowed to work from Thursday.

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R.E.A.L. Social Workers

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Tom and Jerry. One of the best Christmas presents I ever got was a Tom and Jerry puppet. My Tom and Jerry puppet looked exactly like the cartoon characters. Tom had a blue head made of rubber. His body was blue corduroy fabric with a white oval belly. My hands fit in the puppet’s body. I put my thumb and baby finger in the arms. Jerry, also rubber, fit on a tab that was connected to one of Tom’s hands.

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Famcare

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Educators, who are some of the likeliest professionals to report child abuse, are encountering youth who have faced abuse in isolation throughout the pandemic. During 2020, the proportion of mental health-related emergency department (ED) visits among adolescents aged 12-17 years increased 31% compared to 2019. Suspected suicide attempt ED visits were 50.6% higher among girls aged 12-17 (CDC, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 6/18/21).

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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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Relias

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Recent social movements such as Black Lives Matter and protests over the murder of George Floyd have brought anti-racism and diversity, equity, and inclusion to the forefront of American consciousness. For behavioral health providers, addressing racism and racial trauma in behavioral healthcare is crucial. Providers have a moral obligation to understand how incidents of racism can impact clients of color and have the competency to address this impact.

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Gateway Foundation

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Deciding to enter an addiction recovery program is courageous because it’s about more than just sharing your feelings or finding the willpower to quit using. Addiction recovery addresses your physical, mental and emotional needs, and that requires effort. Whether you are contemplating this decision or it’s already been made, you should be proud of yourself for taking… The post Debunking Myths About Addiction Recovery appeared first on Gateway.

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The Guardian

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Frontline workers cannot expect to remain unvaccinated in a pandemic and to keep working with vulnerable people The health secretary, Sajid Javid, has confirmed that NHS staff will have to be vaccinated against Covid in a bid to address the 103,000 personnel who have not yet had a single dose. The move will finally bring frontline healthcare workers inline with care staff who have to be immunised by this Friday or risk losing their jobs, although NHS staff will have until next April in the hope

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Social Workers Speak

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

In Eli Brooks, Michigan has a steady hand. The Maize and Blue Review. But in the face of all the Wolverines’ adjustments, they’ve had a steady hand in fifth-year senior Eli Brooks. Now 23 years old and pursuing a master’s degree in social work , Brooks is the lone holdover from the 2018 Final Four team. And after losing 20 seasons’ worth of college basketball experience from last year’s rotation, Michigan is going to rely on Brooks to fill the void.

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