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Government unveils plan to prevent risks to telecare users from digital switchover

Community Care

The government has launched an action plan to safeguard telecare users from the switching off of the UK’s analogue phone network. The switchover was initiated by the telecommunications industry, independently of government, with companies migrating customers to a digital service against an initial deadline of the end of 2025.

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4 Phases of Emergency Management for Hospitals and Health Systems

Relias

Engage in community partnerships: Work with local emergency services, government agencies, and other hospitals to coordinate efforts for disaster planning and mitigation. Ensure clear communication: Keep staff, patients, and the community informed throughout the disaster using established communication protocols.

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

Community Care

However, the SWIP, which would replace the children’s assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE), at least in local authorities, is not certain to go ahead as it is dependent on the Treasury providing sufficient funding in the forthcoming government spending review. Build and maintain impactful relationships with children.

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7 Nurse Recruitment and Retention Strategies

Relias

Given the current and future need for nurses, healthcare organizations must focus on recruiting new nurses, but perhaps more importantly — keeping their nursing staff engaged in clinical practice. See our Nurse Engagement, Satisfaction, and Retention Resource Kit for more strategies. Make career development a top priority.

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How to Talk About Alcohol Use with Clients: Frequently Asked Questions

Social Work Blog

These “Words Matter” posters, developed in collaboration with the Medical Assistant Partnership for Healthy Pregnancies and Families, can help social workers reduce bias and improve communication in conversations about alcohol. Government.

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Devolved governments raise funding concerns about UK policy compelling councils to take asylum-seeking children

Community Care

The Scottish and Welsh governments are seeking an urgent meeting with the Home Office to raise concerns over its now-mandatory requirement for UK councils to take unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. The Scottish Government also has significant concerns about the financial burden these measures place on local authorities. “The

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How to Talk About Alcohol Use with Clients: Frequently Asked Questions

Social Work Blog

These “Words Matter” posters, developed in collaboration with the Medical Assistant Partnership for Healthy Pregnancies and Families, can help social workers reduce bias and improve communication in conversations about alcohol. Government.