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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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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. In today’s spring statement , the government said that the 50 per week rate for new claimants would also be frozen until 2029-30.

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Government readvertises chief social worker post at higher salary

Community Care

The government has readvertised the chief social worker for adults position at a higher salary , six months after it started recruiting for a successor to Lyn Romeo. Having a proven track record of operating successfully in a senior leadership role within social work, adult social care or local government.

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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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Government seeks new chair for Social Work England

Community Care

The government is seeking a new chair for Social Work England , in the wake of Lord Patel’s resignation from the role in March. The chair’s role is to run Social Work England’s governing board, holding its chief executive, Colum Conway, to account for the regulator’s performance.

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Child Maltreatment 2023: A reduction in child maltreatment victims or a retrenchment of child protection?

Child Welfare Monitor

“New Federal Report Demonstrates Reduction in Child Maltreatment Victims and Underscores Need for Continued Action,” the Administration on Children and Families (ACF) of the US Department of Health and Human Services proclaimed in releasing the latest annual report on the government response to child abuse and neglect.

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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.