Social Work Update

Cost of living crisis ‘severely’ hitting people accessing children’s and adults’ services, social workers warn

Community Care

AUGUST 26, 2022

Many others cited households facing desperate choices between heating and eating, with poverty leading to deteriorating housing conditions and, for some, the risk of homelessness. This week, energy regulator Ofgem raised its price cap for the average household to £3,549 per year from October, almost three times higher than it was a year ago.

Social Worker

Social Worker Self-harm Schools Anxiety

Liz Truss appoints cabinet ministers for social care

Community Care

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

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.

Social Worker

Social Worker Government Interviewing Healthcare

Most social workers out of pocket from inadequate mileage allowances, survey finds

Community Care

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Newly qualified social worker Clare previously borrowed money from her parents to afford travelling for work, but was now in debt, using a credit card to cover her travel costs, providing for her three children and childcare. I get into the end of the second week after being paid and I don’t have any money.

Social Worker

Social Worker Government Confidentiality Consultation

Relaxation Costs Nothing and Makes a Sweet Mother’s Day Gift

R.E.A.L. Social Workers

MAY 5, 2022

Some spend lots of money buying the biggest, prettiest, and freshest bouquet of flowers. We want to be free from the responsibilities of managing the household. This includes laundry, cleaning, and bills. Mothers’ Day is the day that we celebrate the ones who gave us life. Happy Mother’s Day!

Therapist

Therapist LCSW Social Worker

‘We are just working to live at the moment’ – social workers on the cost of living crisis

Community Care

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

One said: Our bills now cost more than my wife’s and my monthly income each month, meaning we are just getting into more debt each month with no chance to change that.” ” “I struggle to pay my own bills and pay for fuel,” said another. No money for leisure. Cutbacks [are] being made in daily living.”.

Social Worker

Social Worker Confidentiality Anxiety Mental Health

Libraries and museums to be ‘warm havens’ for people struggling with energy bills

The Guardian

AUGUST 20, 2022

Ministers asked for funding to cope with a rise in the number of visitors seeking shelter this winter Britain’s libraries and museums are preparing to act as warm havens for people unable to afford to heat their homes in the winter months.

People living in care homes and caravans offered £400 energy payment

The Guardian

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Government announces help for 900,000 households in Great Britain and £600 Northern Ireland payment People living in care homes and on caravan parks can receive £400 to help with their fuel bills as part of a government drive to support all UK households with energy costs this winter.

Government

How do you become a foster carer – and how much do you get paid?

The Guardian

AUGUST 13, 2022

Foster carers are in short supply in Britain and confusion over pay may be partly to blame. Here’s what you need to know There is a hug at the end of the novel Matilda that never ends. It is the one Miss Honey gives Matilda when her parents abandon her.

A third of care homes in England have considered closing due to rising energy bills

The Guardian

MARCH 22, 2023

Care England says there is ‘no justification for charging such financially crippling rates’ A third of care homes across England have considered closing during the past year because of “financially crippling” running costs, as concerns rise that gas suppliers are profiteering at the expense of small businesses.

How to Write Care Act Needs Assessment Easily

Social Work Haven

JUNE 15, 2023

I find out from the individual whether they can do their laundry, change their bedding, use household appliances safely, whether there is a fire alarm and do they have any awareness of safety? For example, I will ask whether they have enough money at all times, whether they have paid all bills.

Interventional

Interventional Social Worker Mental Health Therapist

It’s Not “Just Poverty” – It’s UNjust Poverty

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

But to get the bill passed there was a deliberate, systematic effort to not just ignore but deny any connection between child abuse and poverty. When parents neglect their children and are of low income, it is not sufficient to say they are excused because they have no money.” Congress passed it, but President Richard Nixon vetoed it.

Child Welfare

Child Welfare Foster Care Domestic Violence Welfare

My Short Stay in a Mental Health Hospital

Beautiful Voyager

JANUARY 28, 2024

Does it pay the bills?” “No,” So, money’s tight?” He’s a teacher so he often doesn’t earn money during the summer.” “So, He covers most of our household expenses and goes to couples counseling with me. Right now, he’s on the phone with the bus company trying to get my money back. No,” I admitted. Smythe continued.

Hospitals

Hospitals Mental Health Depression Anxiety

Avoid Getting Stuck | Capacity Assessment Example Questions

Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

This can be made more specific under bills, day to day expenses, investment, and benefits. Reference must be made to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Sections 1–4 1 Who manages the money in your household? 3 Do you have any difficulties in taking your money out of the bank? 5 Do you need any help with your money?

Hospitals

Hospitals Social Worker Communication Mental Health

Biden Plan Exactly What the Country Needs

Beyond Advocacy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy provided the rebuttal to Rouse and confirmed my skepticism. Wallace asked the senator which of the buckets of money for workforce development: care for the elderly and disabled, child care, and free preschool, did he believe Louisianians did not need or want.

Recovery

Recovery Interviewing Government Disability

NCCPR family preservation news and commentary round-up for the year 2023, Part Two

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Font’s money-trumps-love theory isn’t working out too well. ● I don’t know if Font thinks money especially trumps love for Native American children, I do know that Font, who is part of the “Scooby Gang” that denies there is racism in family policing, wants to get rid of the Indian Child Welfare Act. Yes, states actually do that.

Child Welfare

Child Welfare Foster Care Welfare Adoption

Social Work Update

Cost of living crisis ‘severely’ hitting people accessing children’s and adults’ services, social workers warn

Liz Truss appoints cabinet ministers for social care

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Most social workers out of pocket from inadequate mileage allowances, survey finds

Relaxation Costs Nothing and Makes a Sweet Mother’s Day Gift

‘We are just working to live at the moment’ – social workers on the cost of living crisis

Libraries and museums to be ‘warm havens’ for people struggling with energy bills

People living in care homes and caravans offered £400 energy payment

How do you become a foster carer – and how much do you get paid?

A third of care homes in England have considered closing due to rising energy bills

How to Write Care Act Needs Assessment Easily

It’s Not “Just Poverty” – It’s UNjust Poverty

My Short Stay in a Mental Health Hospital

Avoid Getting Stuck | Capacity Assessment Example Questions

Biden Plan Exactly What the Country Needs

NCCPR family preservation news and commentary round-up for the year 2023, Part Two

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