Wed.Nov 06, 2024

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Bill to overhaul ‘outdated’ Mental Health Act introduced

Community Care

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Long-awaited legislation to overhaul the “outdated” Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) is being introduced to Parliament today. The government said the Mental Health Bill would tackle racial discrimination in care, end the inappropriate detention of people with a learning disability and autistic people and give patients a greater say in decisions over their care.

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Manifesto of the 10th Biennial Conference of the International Consortium on Social Development

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

The 10th Biennial Conference of the International Consortium on Social Development – Asia Pacific Branch, held on Oct.23-24,in the Philippines has concluded; and the participants came up with the Manifesto of Concern on what is happening around the world.

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Councils already planning £1.4bn in adult care savings next year before added pressures from Budget

Community Care

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Councils were already planning to make £1.4bn in adult social care savings next year before learning of the added pressures on the sector brought about by the government’s Budget. That was one of the messages from the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services’ (ADASS) autumn survey, released today, which also revealed that councils were having to make over £1bn in saving

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Social Services Block Grant Report

CO4Kids

Back to Blogs Child Welfare Blog Social Services Block Grant Report The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) hereby gives notice of the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) Report to the citizens of Colorado for review and comment. The report reflects the Department’s plans to expend Social Services Block Grant funds for the 2025 state fiscal year, July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

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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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How the spread of Christianity informed state responses to poverty

Health & Social Care Workforce

Dr Karen Lyons, emeritus professor of international social work at London Metropolitan University, reflects on a Social Work History Network webinar (24 April 2024) examining the development of ‘global’ social work values.

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Social Services Block Grant Report

CO4Kids

Back to Blogs Child Welfare Blog Social Services Block Grant Report The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) hereby gives notice of the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) Report to the citizens of Colorado for review and comment. The report reflects the Department’s plans to expend Social Services Block Grant funds for the 2025 state fiscal year, July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

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No Time for Despair People

Beyond Advocacy

I spent the morning communicating with family, friends, colleagues, and students, devastated by the thought of Donald Trump returning to the White House in January. The depressing news hit me like a ton of bricks this morning when I learned the election results. I felt sick. I sat on the edge of the bed for several minutes as the reality sunk in. It felt like hope had died while I was sleeping.