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‘Stretched’ social workers struggling to navigate ‘complicated’ overseas placements

Community Care

Children and Families Across Borders (CFAB) found that UK local authorities explored the possibility of reuniting just 233 children in care with family members in a different country in 2018-20, with an “extremely low”112 being placed. A UK social worker and an overseas social worker may both complete part of the assessment.

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

Community Care

“People are not buying medication that is required, not visiting families because they are unable to afford transport or fuel for their car, and not socialising, due to costs,” said one. “Unpaid care takes up a large portion of care provided to individuals in the UK,” said one.

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A compass for carers and families navigating self-directed dementia care and support

The Critical Blog

Released by Critical Publishing in March 2023, the book centres around recognising that people diagnosed with dementia can still have a fulfilled life they can make the most of – provided those supporting them understand how to make that possible.

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What Are The New Government Guidelines For Children’s Mental Health?

MQ Mental Health

The UK government recently published guidance from the department of health and social care into improving the mental health of babies, children and young people. This week (5-11 February 2024) is Children’s Mental Health Week. Early years are formulative, and can set the course for mental health in later life.

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What Are The New Government Guidelines For Children’s Mental Health?

MQ Mental Health

The UK government recently published guidance from the department of health and social care into improving the mental health of babies, children and young people. This week (5-11 February 2024) is Children’s Mental Health Week. Early years are formulative, and can set the course for mental health in later life.

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How to Write Care Act Needs Assessment Easily

Social Work Haven

Interventions to think about Referral to the Occupational Therapist (OT) for aids and adaptations Age UK for support with clothing supplies Referral to other charity organisations Being able to use the adult’s home safely I give consideration to how long it takes for the person to move around their home because of their disability or illness.

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Brief Reflections on ‘The Beginner’- John Lewis Christmas Advert 2022

Irish Socail Worker

From scene to scene, we see the man struggling to get the hang of his new transportation and causing himself multiple injuries. The caption tells us that ‘Over 108,000 children in the UK are in the care system. We see the girl enter the home and the two skaters strike up a conversation about their respective skateboards. Visibility.