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NQSW: ‘I get to the end of the second week after being paid and don’t have any money’

Community Care

The mother of three, the main earner in their family, with their partner earning half as much as them, previously had to borrow money from their parents to travel for work. It’s like that money I got back from childcare, I’ve lost again just to find the bare essentials,” they say. It’s only 100 quid, but I can’t afford it.

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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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Councils to face targets in return for adult social care funding

Community Care

Councils will need to provide the DHSC with initial and finals report on how they have spent the money in the MSIF and made progress against all four target areas. However, provider body Care England has argued that councils should be able to find the money to meet the fair cost.

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Liz Truss appoints cabinet ministers for social care

Community Care

At the same time, Truss pledged to reverse the rise in national insurance, implying that the government would borrow the money to fund the increase. Separately, care home providers have warned about the impact of rising energy bills on their ability to stay in business.

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Making Mental Health A Global Priority

My Brains Not Broken

Despite the fact that the mental health crisis is as prevalent as ever, there isn’t enough time, energy and resources going into solving the problem. We need people, leaders, companies, schools, everyone to put their money where their mouth is. It’s not enough to demand for more awareness – we need action.

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Movement Is Hope: Mental Health Awareness Week 2024

MQ Mental Health

In this article, MQ staff member Juliette Burton (pictured above) explains why her mental health lived experience has led to her movement – running to raise money for mental health research and why it matters so much to her. But research gives me hope, which is why I want to give back and raise money for research. An energy changes.

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Tamara Dopwell Social Entrepreneur Shares Her Personal Stress Hacks

R.E.A.L. Social Workers

Planning and execution take time, money, and energy. We expend energy on the valued aspects of our personal and professional lives. As a medical social worker, she encountered families who lacked the money and resources to meet their needs. A little planning will save you time, money, and effort.