Community Care

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

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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Community Care

MARCH 17, 2025

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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Community Care

JANUARY 8, 2024

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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Relias

JANUARY 16, 2023

For those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who have experienced abuse, trauma-informed care can prove very helpful. The impact and prevalence of trauma among persons with disabilities is hard to ignore. Other experiences that are unique to individuals with disabilities can be considered traumatic.

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Relias

JUNE 28, 2023

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of 1973’s Rehabilitation Act requires that physicians and all other healthcare providers effectively communicate with people with disabilities. But for those working in IDD care settings, communication barriers may arise. Abstract language: “Get ready to go.”

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Community Care

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

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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Community Care

APRIL 20, 2023

Councils should have a bigger role monitoring local residential settings in their areas to better protect disabled children, an inquiry into the abuse of children in three services has concluded. “These recommendations set out a roadmap to more humane treatment of these children.

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Relias

OCTOBER 6, 2021

People with disabilities and their families suffer the most serious effects of staff turnover. Constant training of new workers interrupts the continuity of care that allows individuals with disabilities to reach their full potential. Use open and transparent communication strategies. But what exactly makes a good supervisor?

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OCTOBER 28, 2021

For those who still don’t know, bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness that’s thought to be caused by an imbalance in the way brain cells communicate with each other. Today every one in five people is diagnosed with a mental illness, including bipolar disorder. So bipolar patients – No, you are not alone!

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Community Care

MARCH 26, 2025

Relationships and communication: social workers should – Communicate effectively, to help build impactful relationships. Communicate complex and difficult information clearly, always placing children and families as the focus of any interaction. Build and maintain impactful relationships with children.

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Relias

APRIL 3, 2023

We’ve said it before: Providing professional feedback is a form of organizational communication and, just like any other form of communication, it must be a two-way street to be effective. Read more data and insights about appreciation and recognition, supervision, and career advancement in the 2023 DSP Survey Report.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Retaining direct support professionals (DSPs) is a seemingly never-ending challenge for organizations that serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In addition to training on the program itself, they may need training on leadership or communication topics , like coaching, constructive criticism, or conflict resolution.

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Community Care

JANUARY 31, 2025

The BCF also includes the disabled facilities grant (DFG), which funds housing adaptations for disabled people, and is worth 711m in 2025-26, the same level as 2024-25 following in-year increases in resource. in 2025-26. According to NHS England figures , ICB funding for adult social care through the BCF was 2.92bn in 2023-24.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

As a member of the Fatal Five conditions, dehydration can affect those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) more than others. Though the solution to Ben’s problem was a unique one, dehydration is a common and dangerous problem for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 31, 2024

Helping clients discuss their alcohol use can also reduce the risk of prenatal alcohol exposure, a leading preventable cause of lifelong behavioral, intellectual, and physical disabilities known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). Here are some common questions and answers that can help you discuss alcohol with clients.

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Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Williams: If you are not valued, or feel like you are being heard at your job, I believe it is essential that you express yourself and communicate your needs to leadership at your agency. Q: You also stress the value of leadership and communication. Is it really sometimes better not to battle the system and move on?

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Relias

MARCH 17, 2022

Communication skills, such as teach-back, plain language, verbal and written instruction methods, interviewing, non-verbal communication, and knowledge confirmation. How to meet diverse needs of patients with disabilities and cognitive or mental health impairments. How and when to use interpreter services.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

For direct support professionals (DSPs) and others working in the intellectual and development disabilities field (IDD), acting as an ally for client self-advocacy is a huge part of the job. Access : This means being able to use places and services that people without disabilities can use. But knowing where to start can be tricky.

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Relias

JUNE 27, 2023

For organizations that provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), there has been much research around the problem of turnover among direct support professionals. Communicate clearly and often Effective communication is the backbone of service planning and delivery.

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Relias

JUNE 27, 2023

For organizations that provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), there has been much research around the problem of turnover among direct support professionals. Communicate clearly and often Effective communication is the backbone of service planning and delivery.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 1, 2022

Disability, Intimacy, and Sexual Health: A Social Work Perspective by Kristen Faye Linton, Heidi Adams Rueda, and Lela Rankin Williams. In this book the authors compile comprehensive research and candid interviews with social workers to explore the complicated intersection of disability and sexuality.

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Relias

MARCH 25, 2025

Disparities in disability claims and benefits : Studies show that women Veterans are less likely to receive disability compensation compared to men, despite experiencing service-related health conditions at comparable rates. For example, implicit biases can affect provider interactions and treatment decisions.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 31, 2024

Helping clients discuss their alcohol use can also reduce the risk of prenatal alcohol exposure, a leading preventable cause of lifelong behavioral, intellectual, and physical disabilities known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). Here are some common questions and answers that can help you discuss alcohol with clients.

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Community Care

APRIL 24, 2023

Government safeguarding advisers set out a series of recommendations for improving care, social work practice, commissioning and regulation in residential services for disabled children and those with complex needs, in a report last week. ”

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Community Care

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Safeguarding teams took no action in response “serious” concerns about the care of disabled people segregated in mental health hospitals, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has said. Overhaul needed to end ‘inhumane’ hospital care of people with learning disabilities or autism, says CQC. Related articles.

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Relias

APRIL 10, 2025

Communication plan A coordinated communication strategy is essential during an emergency. Based on these findings, the organization must develop an emergency plan that outlines strategies for responding to these risks.

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Relias

MARCH 5, 2024

In fact, in a Relias-conducted survey , a majority of direct service providers, who work with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, said showing appreciation for their work and experience could make them stay on the job. As a leader, it’s imperative that effective communication be a priority.

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Community Care

JANUARY 18, 2022

A London borough has agreed to pay £2,500 to a disabled boy and his adoptive mother after issuing care proceedings on “incomplete and flawed information”. It said that there was no record that the council communicated the potential change in the plan for Y to Ms X and neither did it discuss other options for support that were available.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The doctor attempted a vaginal delivery using forceps and a vacuum extractor, leading to the child suffering severe brain damage and other lifelong disabilities. Breakdowns in communication — Effective communication is the backbone of patient safety. These deviations can create grounds for litigation.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Oftentimes, children diagnosed with ASD are unable to communicate their needs and wants effectively. Thus, it is the responsibility of both the school and parents to maintain open communication regarding a students’ education plan. Communication. Establishing open lines of communication from the start is extremely important.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Mediator : They facilitate communication and resolve conflicts between individuals or within families to promote healthy relationships. This rapport-building process creates a safe space for open communication. This may include personal interviews, family histories, and the review of relevant documents.

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Community Care

JANUARY 19, 2023

Learning disabilities and autism The draft bill aims to strengthen safeguards for those with learning disabilities and autistic people. The draft bill would also remove learning disabilities and autism as conditions for which an individual could be detained for treatment under section 3 of the MHA.

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Relias

MAY 1, 2023

Caring for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is emotionally challenging work. How to create effective lines of communication with employees. In our 2023 DSP Survey , 50% of respondents reported that open and transparent communication surrounding important issues was a positive attribute in a supervisor.

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Social Work Haven

APRIL 22, 2023

Parents, social workers and caregivers can help children on the autism spectrum manage their anger in healthy ways, using simple tips such as creating calm times, identifying triggers, teaching communication skills, modelling expected behaviour and using distraction techniques. What is an Autism Spectrum Disorder?

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Relias

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The “Fatal Five” is a group of preventable conditions that are often fatal for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) living in congregant residential settings. Sensory or communication challenges can make it hard for a person to know something is wrong or ask for help. Some people can tell you what is wrong.

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Community Care

DECEMBER 7, 2021

All but six of services surveyed reported a shortage of carers to meet local needs, particularly for teenagers, large sibling groups, children with disabilities and parent and child placements. While 45% of foster carers rated the support they received from children’s social workers as excellent or good, 23% said it was poor or very poor.

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Relias

APRIL 24, 2023

One example of how companies do this is by providing multiple means of communication. Studies have shown that somewhere from 50% to 80% of adults with autism also live with anxiety disorders, making communication difficult. A multitude of communication options is crucial to equitable employment experiences for those with autism.

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