Fri.Sep 22, 2023

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Never Say These 3 Things to Someone With Anxiety

Social Work Haven

Anxiety is one of the most common mental illness. According to Trevor (2017), anxiety is a normal healthy reaction. It happens to everyone at times of danger or when worried about situations. BUT, there are things you should never say to someone with anxiety. So, what is anxiety? Anxiety is a feeling of fear, worry and apprehension about what’s to come.

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SpringerBriefs call for abstracts due 31st of October

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

Call for papers for SpringerBriefs in Advancing Social Work and Social Work Education under the subseries of Advancing Social Work Education with the theme of Contemporary Issues in Social Work Education edited by Minna Zechner, Associate Professor of Social Work (Social and Health Services), University of Helsinki, Finland. Deadline 31st October 2023 SpringerBriefs series is researched based, forward looking, and contributing to professional practice and curriculum development in social work ed

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How to Get Started with Wellbeing

Social Work Haven

There are many things you can do to improve your wellbeing, however, it is difficult to start. So what is well being? Wellbeing is the state of being positive, happy, healthy and feeling empowered. It is more than experiencing moment-to-moment happiness and involves working towards longer-term goals. Your health and well-being matters to keep you less anxious, stressed or depressed.

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What Care Coordination Is and How To Implement It

Relias

Health care in our country is often fragmented. Clients often receive treatment for physical health conditions separately from mental illness and substance use. But in reality, they all impact the success or failure of any single treatment plan. And even when there is some coordination between a behavioral health provider and a medical doctor, social determinants like economic insecurity and lack of social supports are often not considered.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Social Worker Personal Statement | A Winning Example

Social Work Haven

In the realm of social work, where individuals dedicate their lives to making a real difference in people’s lives, the journey often begins with personal experiences that ignite a passion for change. As a prospective social work student, I recognised that my own life experiences, both personal and professional, could pave the way for a career devoted to addressing social problems, advocating for vulnerable people, and tackling issues of social injustice.

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Agency social work rules: ‘hugely frustrating’ delay to DfE consultation response

Community Care

The government has delayed its response to a consultation on controversial national rules to regulate agency social work in England’s statutory children’s services. The response was due in September, but the Department for Education (DfE) said it would now be published later in the year because it needed further time to get the policy right.

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Government presses ahead with scientific asylum age assessments in face of criticisms

Community Care

The government is pressing ahead with the use of scientific age assessments of asylum-seeking young people in the face of severe criticisms. It has issued regulations that would permit the use of specified scientific methods to inform age assessments of asylum-seeking young people. The law would authorise the use of X-rays of teeth and hand and wrist bones, and MRI scans of the collarbone and knee bones, as part of age assessments.

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101+ Powerful Inspirational September Blessings Quotes

Social Work Haven

Inspirational September Blessings Quotes – Welcoming a Month of Renewal and Success. As the warmth of summer’s dog days gradually gives way to the cool fresh air of autumn, September whispers promises of new beginnings and a fresh start. For social workers, this month is not just about the onset of fall but also an annual autumnal beginning in their commitment to helping others.

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Get ready for Self Care Week

Social Care

Self Care Week is a well-established public health initiative, its purpose is to embed support for self-care across communities, families, and generations. New resources to help people get ready for winter Self Care Week returns 13-19 November this year. It's the annual, UK-wide awareness week run by the Self Care Forum , a charity aiming to further the reach of self-care in the population, making it everyone’s everyday habit and culture, to think and practice self-care.

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Vicki Martin obituary

The Guardian

My friend Vicki Martin, who has died aged 86, worked in social care for many years before becoming a social work assessor operating across the whole of Wales. Vicki’s life embodied social justice and the importance of investing in better futures for everyone. After starting out in the field as a support worker for people with learning disabilities at Bryn y Neuadd hospital, Llanfairfechan, in the 1970s, Vicki was a maternity unit social worker at St David’s hospital, Bangor, in the 80s, and then

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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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Lib Dems’ Ed Davey to make £5bn-a-year pledge on care in England

The Guardian

On eve of party conference, leader says he feels a heavy responsibility to help get Conservatives out of power Ed Davey is to pledge a £5bn-a-year guarantee of free care packages for all in England as the Liberal Democrats gather for their first in-person conference since 2019. Desperate to translate recent byelection successes into a mass haul of parliamentary seats, the Lib Dem leader plans to use the event in Bournemouth, which starts on Saturday, to become the first of the major UK political

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