Social Care

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

While the processes relating to an authorisation of a deprivation of liberty will change, the sector skills, knowledge and experience gained under the Care Act framework means there is already a solid foundation for expected practice under LPS. Positive developments. As a qualified social worker, I welcome the changes which Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) intends to bring to the sector.

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Gateway Foundation

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Self-medicating with a prescription or over-the-counter medication or other substances can be dangerous. Before taking any medication, it is always best to talk to a medical professional and ensure that the drug is right for you. In some cases, the effects of self-medicating can lead to a dependence on the substance. In the most severe… The post Dangers of Self-Medication appeared first on Gateway.

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Swhelper

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

SWHELPER. Banning right-wing extremists from social media can reduce the spread of anti-social ideas and conspiracy theories, according to Rutgers-led research. The study, published in the journal Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction, examined what happens after individual influencers with large followings are banned from social media and no longer have a platform to promote their extreme […].

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The Guardian

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

We would like to hear from those who work in care homes and for the NHS and if they have been fully vaccinated NHS staff in England will be expected to be vaccinated against Covid by April next year under plans to make vaccination compulsory. Sajid Javid has already made it mandatory for care home staff in England and from 11 November, care home workers will have to prove they have been double-jabbed or face being dismissed.

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Swhelper

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

SWHELPER. The University at Albany has been awarded nearly $1 million for the creation of a five-year, comprehensive program aimed at preventing HIV infections and substance use disorders among students. The Achieving College Completion through Engaged Support Services program (Project ACCESS) will provide timely and responsive HIV prevention services to students, particularly those from the LGBTQ+ […].

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The Advocate

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

By Dr. Viola Lindsey, ASW, MSW, Ph.D. Anecdotally, relaxed restrictions related to COVID 19 are said to be contributing factors in the rise of interpersonal violence, both physically and verbally. The occurrence is nationwide. Neither Region, nor blue or red states have been spared. As such, enmity thrives. However, to date, no known confirmatory evidence is available to substantiate such claim.

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CAPC

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The benefits of working with a music therapist and art therapist, including evidence-based symptom management and other outcomes.

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The Guardian

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Fashion | Banana splitting | Care campaign | PM in a spin | Iced parkin Much as I loved wearing polo necks up to a few years ago ( Succession dressing: how the polo neck came back in style, 29 October ), I no longer want to wear them because they form a backdrop for drawing attention to my jowly jaw. My best bet for a neckline for knitwear now is the V-neck.

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