Community Care
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
The government has delayed its response to a consultation on controversial national rules to regulate agency social work in England’s statutory children’s services. The response was due in September, but the Department for Education (DfE) said it would now be published later in the year because it needed further time to get the policy right.
The Guardian
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
On eve of party conference, leader says he feels a heavy responsibility to help get Conservatives out of power Ed Davey is to pledge a £5bn-a-year guarantee of free care packages for all in England as the Liberal Democrats gather for their first in-person conference since 2019. Desperate to translate recent byelection successes into a mass haul of parliamentary seats, the Lib Dem leader plans to use the event in Bournemouth, which starts on Saturday, to become the first of the major UK political
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Community Care
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
The government is pressing ahead with the use of scientific age assessments of asylum-seeking young people in the face of severe criticisms. It has issued regulations that would permit the use of specified scientific methods to inform age assessments of asylum-seeking young people. The law would authorise the use of X-rays of teeth and hand and wrist bones, and MRI scans of the collarbone and knee bones, as part of age assessments.
Social Work Haven
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Anxiety is one of the most common mental illness. According to Trevor (2017), anxiety is a normal healthy reaction. It happens to everyone at times of danger or when worried about situations. BUT, there are things you should never say to someone with anxiety. So, what is anxiety? Anxiety is a feeling of fear, worry and apprehension about what’s to come.
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Social Care
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Self Care Week is a well-established public health initiative, its purpose is to embed support for self-care across communities, families, and generations. New resources to help people get ready for winter Self Care Week returns 13-19 November this year. It's the annual, UK-wide awareness week run by the Self Care Forum , a charity aiming to further the reach of self-care in the population, making it everyone’s everyday habit and culture, to think and practice self-care.
Social Work Haven
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
There are many things you can do to improve your wellbeing, however, it is difficult to start. So what is well being? Wellbeing is the state of being positive, happy, healthy and feeling empowered. It is more than experiencing moment-to-moment happiness and involves working towards longer-term goals. Your health and well-being matters to keep you less anxious, stressed or depressed.
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Social Work Haven
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
In the realm of social work, where individuals dedicate their lives to making a real difference in people’s lives, the journey often begins with personal experiences that ignite a passion for change. As a prospective social work student, I recognised that my own life experiences, both personal and professional, could pave the way for a career devoted to addressing social problems, advocating for vulnerable people, and tackling issues of social injustice.
The Guardian
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
My friend Vicki Martin, who has died aged 86, worked in social care for many years before becoming a social work assessor operating across the whole of Wales. Vicki’s life embodied social justice and the importance of investing in better futures for everyone. After starting out in the field as a support worker for people with learning disabilities at Bryn y Neuadd hospital, Llanfairfechan, in the 1970s, Vicki was a maternity unit social worker at St David’s hospital, Bangor, in the 80s, and then
Social Work Haven
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Guest Post by Sally White – Sharing my social work personal statement examples. Early Inspirations: High School and Beyond From the earliest days of high school, I found myself drawn to social issues and the incredible work done by social workers in our communities. Witnessing the impact they had on the lives of service users left an indelible mark on my perspective and planted the seeds of my own career aspirations.
Relias
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Health care in our country is often fragmented. Clients often receive treatment for physical health conditions separately from mental illness and substance use. But in reality, they all impact the success or failure of any single treatment plan. And even when there is some coordination between a behavioral health provider and a medical doctor, social determinants like economic insecurity and lack of social supports are often not considered.
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.
Social Work Haven
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Inspirational September Blessings Quotes – Welcoming a Month of Renewal and Success. As the warmth of summer’s dog days gradually gives way to the cool fresh air of autumn, September whispers promises of new beginnings and a fresh start. For social workers, this month is not just about the onset of fall but also an annual autumnal beginning in their commitment to helping others.
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