Fri.May 03, 2024

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The Evolution of Library Social Work

Social Work Blog

Libraries are gateways to accessing care, strengthening communities, and meeting people where they are Heather Rose Artushin, LISW-CP By Heather Rose Artushin, LISW-CP Now more than ever, libraries are much more than book depositories. They are living, breathing community centers, filled with people who have psychosocial needs – people who could benefit from the support of a social worker.

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IFSW Stands in Support of Pro-Peace Students in Universities Across the USA

International Federation of Social Workers

The Education Commission of the International Federation of Social Workers, expresses its steadfast support for the social work students and staff who have courageously participated in the pro-peace encampments at […]

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DHSC to publish every council’s waiting times for adult social care assessments and services

Community Care

The government plans to publish data on every council’s waiting times for adult social care assessments and services, it has revealed. The DHSC announced the plans in guidance on councils’ use of its ring-fenced market sustainability and improvement fund (MSIF) , a grant designed to drive improved performance in adult social care, including by cutting waiting times.

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Celebrate National Nurses Week — and Read Our Nurse Salary and Job Satisfaction Report

Relias

National Nurses Week is an annual celebration that honors the contributions of nurses. It begins on May 6, National Nurses Day , and ends on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. This year, the theme of National Nurses Week is “Nurses Make the Difference,” highlighting the impact of the nursing profession on our lives.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Social Work England committed ‘abuse of power’ in ‘punishing’ practitioner’s gender critical beliefs

Community Care

This article draws significantly on Community Care Inform legal editor Tim Spencer-Lane’s analysis of the original tribunal judgment. Social Work England carried out a “serious abuse of its power as a regulatory body” in allowing its fitness to practise (FTP) processes to be “subverted to punish and suppress” a practitioner’s protected gender critical beliefs.