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What is a Rehab Center

Sober Courage

Rehabilitation centers for Substance Use Disorder (SUD), commonly known as rehabs, are specialized facilities that provide comprehensive treatment and support for individuals struggling with drug or alcohol addiction. Here are some key aspects … Continue reading What is a Rehab Center

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Risk of ‘poor or potentially illegal’ practice in care home discharge plan, warns ADASS

Community Care

The funding can be used to pay for a new or extended package of social care, plus associated clinical advice and services to support rehabilitation, for up to four weeks, during which time assessments should be made of the person’s ongoing needs, according to guidance issued last week by NHS England.

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Social care staff carrying out tasks previously undertaken by NHS, without extra funding, say directors

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In relation to hospital discharge, she said: “There are a lot of local authorities paying for recovery or rehabilitation services. Then it’s not about reablement, but things that are the NHS’s responsibility, not local authority responsibility.”

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Reinstate hospital social workers to improve discharge outcomes, PSWs urge Barclay

Community Care

. “We are concerned that people leaving hospital are ending up in the wrong places, with the wrong support, away from the people and things that are important to them which means they are at increased risk of a slower recovery and a potential unnecessary return to hospital,” network co-chairs Hannah Scaife and Sarah Range told Barclay.

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BASW warns of ‘dilution of social worker role’ as DHSC plans more assessments by non-qualified staff

Community Care

. “It is intrinsically linked to information and advice and to making sure that people are aware of options and can weigh up the risks, benefits and costs of each of them (after recovery and rehabilitation if the assessment is as a result of a hospital admission) so that if they can plan for the longer term.

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How to Choose an Inpatient Treatment Center

Gateway Foundation

Inpatient rehabilitation treatment (also called residential treatment) isn’t always required to overcome addiction. If you don’t have severe physical, mental or emotional challenges due to substance misuse, regular attendance at an outpatient program can help you reach recovery.

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Care home discharge plan risks inappropriate placements and neglects causes of crisis – sector

Community Care

Townson added: “We call on the government to invest substantially more in home care to maintain and develop the workforce, innovate, improve quality of life, extend healthy life expectancy, take pressure off the NHS, reduce costs, and enable economic recovery.” ” ‘Disappointing’ narrative on social care.