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Conversations on Social Work Careers: Nicki Sanders

The New Social Worker

Your Social Work Career Coach Jennifer Luna talks with Nicki Sanders, MSW. Nicki Sanders supports high-performing women of color in social work leadership in developing careers that feed their hearts, minds, and wallets.

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Up to 900,000 older people taken to A&E each year due to lack of NHS care at home

The Guardian

Age UK found an acute lack of services outside hospitals in England, resulting in elderly people suffering avoidable harm Almost 900,000 older people are admitted to hospital every year as an emergency because the NHS is failing to keep them healthy at home, Age UK has warned. A major lack of services outside hospitals means elderly people are also suffering avoidable harm, such as falls and urinary tract infections, the charity said.

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How to Manage Workplace Stress

Psychological Health Care

Workplace stress has become a significant issue in Australia, despite the legal obligations for employers to create and manage safe and mentally healthy workplaces. While most jobs will have some level of stress, more than half the workforce (in a 2022 survey ) now reports their work is suffering because of poor mental health. When occupational stress becomes excessive it can negatively impact your mental and physical health, productivity and overall well-being.

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IASSW Membership & Panama Conference

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

Please join IASSW Membership to get reduced registration fee for SWSD 2024/ Panama Conference 2024 [link]

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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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IFSW mourns the loss of Mit Joyner

International Federation of Social Workers

Dear colleagues and friends, It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that we convey the news of the passing of Mit Joyner, our esteemed North America Vice President […]

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Kashmir opens its first care homes for old people – but not everyone is happy

The Guardian

Many fear the new homes will speed up a shift away from the traditional ways of family life where elderly people are looked after by extended family. But the need for care is growing No family came to visit Ali Mohammad Dar at the care home where he spent his final days. He was moved to the home in Budgam from hospital, where he was being treated for kidney failure.

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Depressive State

Abuse Survivor

In the past three weeks, I found myself off my usual routine and triggered into a depressive state. It was a challenging time where I struggled to take care of myself properly. Daily tasks like showering, eating nutritious meals, and keeping up with cleaning my apartment fell by the wayside. However, I’m happy to report that today marks a turning point.

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IASSW Membership & Panama Conference

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

Please join IASSW Membership to get reduced registration fee for SWSD 2024/ Panama Conference 2024 [link]

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When the journalism of child welfare fails, part two: A reporter in Scranton has her facts wrong – and her blunder is hurting children

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Lackawanna County, Pa., County Courthouse UPDATE: We reached out to the Times-Tribune and, to their great credit, they have removed the story from their website and are reviewing our concerns. Most of the time, when I take issue with the journalism of child welfare, it involves reporters who mean well but have taken to heart decades of conventional wisdom.

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What You Should Know About Pregnancy & Addiction

Sober Courage

This infographic is provided by Vanguard Behavioral Health Infographic PDF: What You Should Know About Pregnancy & Addiction Infographic Text-Only PDF: What You Should Know About Pregnancy & Addiction Sources:

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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.