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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). Intervention: social workers should – Deliver and facilitate interventions in collaboration with the family to create positive change.

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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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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

Social workers are the largest group of mental health providers in the United States and treatment of PTSD is one of their specialty areas. Identify future areas of work/growth, boundaries as practitioners as the continued need for mental health treatment remains an essential service during the COVID 19 pandemic in the U.S.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Counsellor : They provide counselling and emotional support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges, including mental health issues, addiction, and crisis situations. Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges.

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Autism Social Skills Training: Strategies for Developing Empathy

Relias

Client Consultant the Center for Spectrum Services. By using a variety of instruction and interventions, you can begin to help your clients on their journey to acquiring these crucial social skills. Depending on whether you work with adults or children, the interventions you offer as part of the client’s SST may vary.

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NHS heavily reliant on inappropriate out-of-area mental healthcare despite target to end it, finds report

Community Care

The NHS remains “heavily reliant” on inappropriate out-of-area mental health hospital placements despite a government target to eliminate them by March 2021, psychiatrist leaders have warned. Proposed Mental Health Act overhaul included in Queen’s Speech. ‘Inhumane and costly’ scandal.

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Law to bolster child protection announced in Labour’s first King’s Speech

Community Care

The long-awaited reform of the Mental Health Act 1983 and action to deliver “fair pay” for staff in adult social care are also included in its first legislative programme since taking office this month. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.