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Starmer fails to confirm future of Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund as end looms

Community Care

Prime minister links ASGSF and welfare reform However, Starmer appeared to characterise it as part of the welfare system and link its future to the government’s reforms to disability and incapacity benefits. ” Vaughan added: Im aware of other agencies making mass redundancies.

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Children’s social workers to be measured against new post-qualifying standards

Community Care

Published for consultation last week, the suggested PQS are designed to work in tandem with the proposed social work induction programme (SWIP). Relationships and communication: social workers should – Communicate effectively, to help build impactful relationships. Build and maintain impactful relationships with children.

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An update on the Mental Health Bill’s passage through Parliament

Community Care

Lord Bradley (Labour) supported a principle based on identifying and supporting the communication needs of the individual. Learning disability and autism exclusion A topic that dominated debates in the Lords was the position of people with learning disability and autistic people.

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Panel disappointed with ministers’ response to its proposals to boost safeguarding of disabled children

Community Care

Government safeguarding advisers have voiced their disappointment over ministers’ response to their recommendations to improve the safeguarding of disabled children in residential settings. Accepted in principle. Accepted in principle. Accepted in principle. Accepted in principle.

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LADO role faces review after disabled children abuse inquiry identifies ‘major failings’

Community Care

The government will review the local authority designated officer (LADO) role after an inquiry into the abuse of disabled children identified “major failings” in relation to the function. ” Urgent actions .

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How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Can Influence Healthcare

Relias

“Commitment to consistent DEI initiatives, especially training, not only is important for patient safety and better health outcomes, but also can be key for retaining qualified, engaged employees,” observes Rola Aamar, PhD, Senior Clinical Effectiveness Consultant at Relias. How and when to use interpreter services.

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Social worker talks about importance of self-care in self-published book

Social Work Blog

It would be beneficial to have yoga instructors, health consultations, estheticians, masseuses or other self-care advocates come to the agency to provide insight about self care opportunities in the community. Q: You also stress the value of leadership and communication. Everything has to be accessible and consistent.