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Reform Mental Health Act and implement LPS: new ADASS president’s message to next government

Community Care

” Background in youth work Williams has been director of adult social care and health at Nottinghamshire council since 2019, having previously held management roles across various councils, mental health charities and the NHS, after having started her career in care work and youth work. “I

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How social workers’ role would change under Working Together overhaul

Community Care

The consultation document on the changes suggests that alternatively qualified practitioners could include family support workers, drug and alcohol practitioners, domestic abuse workers and youth workers. ” It further says that social workers should: Complete the assessment in line with local protocols. .”