Community Care
AUGUST 26, 2024
A “worrying” number of looked-after children and care leavers have been wrongly placed in supported accommodation, Ofsted’s social care chief has warned. Yvette Stanley said that inspectors had encountered young people who were “clearly in need of a higher level of care than supported accommodation is equipped to provide” in visits to the settings.
International Federation of Social Workers
AUGUST 26, 2024
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Africa is inviting applications for up to 3 volunteer positions as Regional Representatives to the UN Office.
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MQ Mental Health
AUGUST 29, 2024
New research from the University of Nottingham reveals that the fear of missing out (FoMO) and information overload in digital workplaces are significant risk factors for employee mental health, potentially leading to increased stress and burnout. The study, published in SAGE Open, analyzed survey data from 142 employees to explore the negative impacts of digital working.
The New Social Worker
AUGUST 29, 2024
It Ends With Us is a film adaptation of the best-selling Colleen Hoover novel of the same name. Intimate partner violence is a primary theme, and the movie has been surrounded by controversy. Did they get it right? A social worker's view.
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.
Community Care
AUGUST 27, 2024
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Researchers have proposed a definition of safer and effective staffing levels within social work to inform legislation on the issue in Northern Ireland. The definition, based on practitioner feedback, is believed to be the first of its kind, and covers both staff sufficiency and practitioners having access to “regular supportive, reflective supervision”, “compassionate line management” and
Social Work Blog
AUGUST 30, 2024
Labor Day, celebrating workers and their contributions, began during a period of swift U.S. industrial growth with limited worker rights. In the late 19 th century, many Americans, especially those experiencing profound poverty and those who had recently immigrated were working 12 hours per day, six or seven days per week with little or no access to ventilation, hygiene and rest breaks.
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The New Social Worker
AUGUST 27, 2024
Celebrate our anniversary and deepen awareness and activation of self-care. This calendar provides a daily dose of self-care for September 2024.
Community Care
AUGUST 28, 2024
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. The AMHP Leads Network has appointed fresh leadership to represent the views of those responsible for approved mental health professional (AMHP) services. Christina Cheney and Robert Lewis have stepped down as co-chairs after just over two years at the helm.
International Federation of Social Workers
AUGUST 29, 2024
Social workers along with colleagues from other professions are taking a stand for children’s identity rights through the Identity Rights Working Group based in Geneva, Switzerland.
Psychological Health Care
AUGUST 27, 2024
Food addiction and eating disorders are complex mental health issues impacting more than 1 million Australians each year. While eating disorders and food addiction differ considerably, both are related to a worrying increase in body image concerns, depression and anxiety, especially among young people. Ahead of a national campaign to raise awareness of body image and eating disorders, let’s look at food addiction, the difference between food addiction and eating disorders and how to get help.
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Managing a nonprofit involves many challenges, but payroll and HR shouldn’t be among them. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps nonprofits choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, vital for maintaining staff and volunteer morale. Compliance support helps navigate complex labor laws and avoid costly fines.
Relias
AUGUST 30, 2024
Social isolation due to a disability is an all-too-common occurrence. Myriad social forces create an environment in which individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are unable to connect with their peers. This can have lasting and severe consequences for their holistic health. To help you better serve your clients, we’ll delve into this problem and offer some guidance on how to address it.
Lawson Psychology
AUGUST 28, 2024
Debunking common myths about dyscalculia Dyscalculia is a specific learning disorder that affects a person’s ability to understand numbers and learn math facts. Like other learning disorders, it is often surrounded by myths and misconceptions. Here, we address some of the most common myths about dyscalculia: Myth 1: Dyscalculia is Just Bad Math Skills.
Prosper Health Collective
AUGUST 26, 2024
Navigating Older Adulthood and When to Seek Help It is important to look after our physical, mental and emotional health as we age. For older adults, the later stages of life can bring unique challenges impacting on our wellbeing. Recognising when these challenges become significant enough to seek professional help is crucial for maintaining a high quality of life.
International Federation of Social Workers
AUGUST 30, 2024
1 October is the UN International Day of Older Persons. Every day social workers change the lives of people of all ages.
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The Guardian
AUGUST 29, 2024
Care leaders warn of serious safety risk as research reveals some providers have never been inspected Care leaders have warned of a serious safety risk as research revealed 60% of homecare providers had not been inspected for at least four years, or ever. As the government prepares to receive a report on profound failings at its Care Quality Commission (CQC) that triggered the chief executive’s removal this summer and a public apology, the Homecare Association warned 37% of providers of domicili
Prosper Health Collective
AUGUST 26, 2024
As we navigate the journey of aging, many of us encounter challenges that can benefit from professional support. Psychological therapy is not just for younger generations—older adults frequently seek it to enhance their well-being and address a variety of concerns. At Prosper Health Collective, we understand the unique challenges faced by individuals in their later years and are committed to providing evidence-based, compassionate care.
Prosper Health Collective
AUGUST 26, 2024
Talk therapy, or psychotherapy, can be incredibly beneficial for older adults. It provides a safe and supportive space to explore thoughts, feelings, and challenges, which can help improve mental health and overall well-being. Here’s an overview of how talk therapy can be particularly helpful for older adults: Addressing Age-Related Issues: Loss and Grief: Older adults often face the loss of loved ones, retirement, or declining health, which can lead to grief and sadness.
Prosper Health Collective
AUGUST 26, 2024
The Impact of Life Transitions on Mental Health in Older Adults Life transitions are an inevitable part of aging, and for older adults, these transitions can be particularly challenging. Significant changes such as retirement, the loss of loved ones, declining physical health, and changes in living arrangements can profoundly impact mental health. These transmissions often lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, and feeling disorientated.
Speaker: Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW.
You may have the clinical skills to manage a private practice, but your success could actually hinge on marketing skills. For a thriving practice, you need to differentiate yourself from others and present yourself in a way that attracts referrals. These days, much of that happens online, including on social media. In this webinar, Gary Direnfeld will discuss how social media marketing can help you build your private practice and grow your client base.
Prosper Health Collective
AUGUST 26, 2024
Let’s Stay Connected! Loneliness and Social Isolation in Older Adults As we age, the dynamics of our social circles change, and for many older individuals, maintaining meaningful connections becomes increasingly challenging. The consequences of social isolation and loneliness are profound, impacting not only mental and emotional well-being but also physical health.
The Guardian
AUGUST 25, 2024
Care homes and homecare providers wait weeks for people to be brought from hospital, report reveals More than 14,000 NHS hospital beds are being occupied every day by patients who are well enough to be discharged, figures show, as experts urged ministers tackle the crisis. The data emerged as a damning report revealed that almost a fifth of care providers were waiting weeks for people to be transferred into their care.
The Guardian
AUGUST 25, 2024
The photographer Halena Hucker has spent the last year interviewing care workers and photographing behind the scenes of the care sector in a project titled In Love and Care. She documents the multifaceted nature of care work and highlights humanity amid the care system’s economic and political uncertainties, emphasising how the dedication of carers sustains the system In Love and Care came from a personal place in my heart.
The Guardian
AUGUST 24, 2024
Experts have questioned why so few homes are rated substandard, given the commission found one in three residents experience neglect, abuse or poor care Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast The star rating system of aged care homes was introduced in December 2022 to help older people and their families compare the quality and safety of services and providers.
The Guardian
AUGUST 30, 2024
Matt Atkinson on having to persuade his local authority to investigate a young traveller, and Joan Lewis on cross-Europe travel I am one of those interfering do-gooders who have referred instances of children travelling alone across Europe to social services. I’m surprised that they were so quick to investigate Kirstie Allsopp ( Kirstie Allsopp reported to social services for allowing son, 15, to travel abroad, Report, 25 August ), considering the difficulty I had persuading my local authority t
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