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

Community Care

By Tim Spencer-Lane The Mental Health Bill , which would amend the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA), has now passed through committee stage in the House of Lords after five days of debate. Lord Bradley (Labour) supported a principle based on identifying and supporting the communication needs of the individual.

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Over three million families to lose out from disability and incapacity benefit changes, says DWP

Community Care

Over three million families will lose an average of 1,720 per year in real terms by 2029-30, as a result of proposed changes to disability and incapacity benefits, the government has estimated. The department also set out the impact of its proposed measures to reduce the value of out-of-work benefits to disabled people.

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Tips for the new Social Work Adjunct Instructor

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

College students have needs like everyone else – mental health concerns, food insecurity, etc. Most institutions have a Center for Teaching and Learning, IT support services, an office of student disability services, and many other resources to support you as an adjunct instructor. Plan for communication.

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The social worker advocating for people with learning disabilities

Community Care

When speaking to Elaine James, her passion for upholding the rights of people with learning disabilities is almost infectious. This is also evident in her accomplishments as the head of service for learning disabilities and preparation for adulthood at Bradford council. Can you tell me about your work with Promote the Vote?

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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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The draft Mental Health Bill: parliamentary proposals for change

Community Care

By Tim Spencer-Lane The joint committee on the draft Mental Health Bill was appointed in July 2022 to consider the government’s draft bill to reform the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) , which is summarised here. The joint committee received 114 submissions of written evidence and over 100 responses to its online survey.

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BASW chief Ruth Allen on the state of mental health social work

Community Care

But before that, her focus was squarely on mental health social work. Having practised in mental health settings after qualifying in the 1980s, she went on to become director of social work in two NHS Trusts. How has mental health social work evolved over recent years? What is its legacy?