Community Care

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Lyn Romeo will step down as England’s chief social worker for adults in January after just over a decade in the post. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said Romeo was taking retirement. “Lyn Romeo CBE will step down as chief social worker for adults at the end of January as she is retiring,” said a DHSC spokesperson. “We are hugely grateful for Lyn’s leadership over the last 10 years, which has ensured that social work in adult social care is well placed to suppor

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International Federation of Social Workers

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

At the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Summit 2023 was convened to mark the ‘half-way’ point to 2030.

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Living Sober

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

It was initially hard and I started out by ignoring social settings but as my sober confidence grew so did my resolve as well as my ability to know that I’m just as fun without alcohol.

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Abuse Survivor

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Life is a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns, and sometimes, it throws challenges our way that we never saw coming. One such challenge for me has been navigating Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD). It’s a condition that has not only tested my resilience but also pushed me to confront the unrealistic standards I held myself to.

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CAPC

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

With cardiovascular disease affecting close to 10% of adults, authors discuss the critical role palliative care can play in patient care.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

By Mel Wilson, MBA, LCSW NASW Senior Policy Adviser The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA) was reintroduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL) on September 19, with support of Democratic Congressional leadership and the voting rights advocacy community. In a time when the foundation of American democracy – one man, one vote – is under duress, It is difficult to minimize the importance of this legislation.

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