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Rationing, not strengths-based practice, likely to explain fall in numbers receiving care, finds study

Community Care

Rationing by councils, rather than effective strengths-based practice, is the most likely explanation for falling numbers of people receiving adult social care amid record demand. That was the message from the King’s Fund’s annual social care 360 , its analysis of the latest data on the state of adult social care in England , published last week.

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Self-Care A-Z: “Break Barriers” by Strengthening Connections—Self-Care And.

The New Social Worker

Self-care is necessary to foster a world in which barriers are not merely broken nor are practitioners battered and burnt out by battling these barriers. With self-care as an essential systemic thread, connectedness and our mission are strengthened.

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Tell us your experiences of care for people residing in care homes

The Guardian

We’d like to hear from family members about the quality of care for people residing in care homes We’d like to find out more about the quality of care for people residing in care homes. Do you have a family member who is in a home that has been rated inadequate or requires improvement by the Care Quality Commission? Continue reading.

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Police Contact and Anxiety among Black Young Adults in St. Louis

Social Work Blog

Anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent disorders for Black young adults (ages 18 to 29) in the United States. Additionally, some Black young adults who have had encounters, directly or indirectly, with police may experience “police contact anxiety” (PCA) symptoms either during or in anticipation of future encounters with police. However, there have been few studies of this phenomenon.

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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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How to Stop Gambling: 10 Tips

Gateway Foundation

Gambling addiction can significantly impact a person’s life, from their health and finances to their relationships. In the past, gambling only occurred in casinos. Today, it takes many forms, with people easily betting and gaming online. While compulsive gambling can be challenging to manage, you can break the cycle. Keep reading to learn how to deal with gambling and seek support for yourself or someone you know.

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IASSW WOMEN ‘S INTEREST GROUP AND IASSW HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

IASSW WOMEN ‘S INTEREST GROUP AND IASSW HUMAN RIGHTS & SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE STATEMENT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS AND ABORTION: A SOCIAL WORK RESPONSE This is the Statement of the IASSW Women’s Interest Group and the Human Rights & Social Justice Committee for the 8. March , International Women’s Day.

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