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DHSC rejects experts’ plan to curb ‘inhumane’ solitary confinement of disabled people in hospital

Community Care

The government has rejected an expert panel’s proposal to “severely curtail” the “inhumane” solitary confinement of people with learning disabilities and autistic people in mental health hospitals.

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What Does KVC Stand For?

KVC

Have you ever wondered what the “KVC” in KVC Health Systems stands for? You’re not alone; it’s one of the most frequently asked questions we get. Answering this question gives us a chance to tell you about our history and our future… both where we’ve been and where we’re going.

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If You Don’t Want Your Kids to Grow up and Be a Narcissist

Gary Direnfeld

Persons who separate from someone they consider a narcissist often worry that their kids could be similarly influenced. Rather, let your kids see you engage in volunteer activity that serves others. Where possible have your kids join you or at least hear you speak of the pleasure you get through service to others.

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So long and thanks.

Social Work With Adults

I am so very grateful for all the support I have received from so many people in the sector, especially those who draw on care and support and those who care for them. Overall, social work has come a long way over the last 10 years, especially in adult social care and the wider health sector, where its profile is much higher.

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6 Challenges of the Human Services Worker

Relias

It’s hard being a human services worker. Let’s take a few minutes to understand these challenges and how human services professionals can work to overcome them. Challenges a human services worker will face. Technology – We have seen an increasing use of technology in everyday tasks. A shift in roles.

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Notes from the Future – March 14, 2023

Social Work Futures

For the most part, I think we have a long way to go before I’ll be a regular user…but the experimenting that is happening is intriguing. AND… Can Chat GPT serve individuals and communities in ways that aid in their empowerment, impact and advancement towards their own goals?

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Celebrating Social Work Month 2024: Empowering Social Workers

Relias

The look on her face was one of shock — I’m guessing she did not know social workers could be mental health clinicians, much less want to work with individuals with mental illness. Who are social workers? We often care so deeply for those we serve, it puts our own wellbeing in jeopardy. We are communicators.