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Social care inequalities deepening due to cost of living crisis and squeezed council budgets, says CQC

Community Care

It found that a quarter of providers surveyed in July 2023 had considered quitting the sector over the past year, as council funding failed to keep pace with their rising food, energy and staffing costs. Reduced service capacity Workforce shortages had resulted in reduced service capacity.

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Making the Invisibility of Social Work Interventions in Climate Issues Visible: Varied activities of a profession with a deep history of activities aimed at environmental justice

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

Introduction: Social work has a history of more than 100 years of addressing climate change issues, beginning with its acclaimed Nobel Laureate, Jane Addams who encouraged Italian immigrants in Chicago, USA, to recycle waste to clean up the environment and generate income in low-income communities marred by poverty.

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A Practice Framework for Ultimate Youth Workers

Ultimate Youth Worker

Their energy is infectious, creating an environment where trust and rapport can flourish. Professional Youth Workers maintain clear boundaries and ethical standards, understanding the importance of creating a safe and secure environment for the young people they support.

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Stress The Point: Stress vs Mental Illness

MQ Mental Health

Stress is a natural response to situations, environments and relationships that challenge us. Mental illness can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, environment, and life experiences. While stress is a normal response to challenging situations, mental illness is a serious condition that requires medical attention.

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Sunlight and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

MQ Mental Health

Some common symptoms of SAD include: Low mood and feelings of hopelessness Lack of energy and fatigue Difficulty concentrating Increased appetite and weight gain Changes in sleep patterns, such as sleeping more than usual SAD is believed to be caused by a lack of sunlight, which can disrupt the body's internal clock and circadian rhythms.

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Meet a Voyager: Richard Sison

Beautiful Voyager

It was a place where the scent of ocean breeze mingled with the vibrant energy of a diverse and welcoming community. My family shaped my journey within this nurturing environment, especially regarding my deep-rooted love for martial arts. It became a valuable tool for channeling my energy and maintaining a sharp focus on my studies.

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Movement Is Hope: Mental Health Awareness Week 2024

MQ Mental Health

An energy changes. Is it our genetics, our environments, the society we live within that needs to change to help us? “My Spending time strengthening it, challenging it, working with it helps me break it down and rebuild both my muscles but also my thoughts and feelings. Just like when I get on stage, something shifts.