Community Care
MARCH 29, 2023
NHS payments to care homes to fund nursing will rise by 5% for 2023-24, the Department of Health and Social Care announced yesterday. Standard funded nursing care (FNC) weekly payments will rise from £209.19 to £219.71 from 1 April, with the very few residents on the legacy higher rate seeing an increase in their payments from £287.78 to £302.25 per week.
My Brains Not Broken
MARCH 30, 2023
It feels like it happens more often than it used to these days. I’ll be trying to finish a task or make a decision, and my brain will freeze up. I’ll get panicked, and I won’t be able to complete the task I started (if I can even remember it in the first place). I lose my breath, lose focus, lose my grip on whatever I was doing. This feeling I get, the feeling of becoming overwhelmed, has become more of a problem for me in recent years.
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Community Care
MARCH 27, 2023
Social Work England will seek to tackle the systemic causes of fitness to practise issues over the next three years to reduce risks to the public and prevent social workers from enduring lengthy investigative processes. In its 2023-26 strategy, the regulator said that it wanted to “get ahead of the curve” to prevent fitness to practise concerns from arising by addressing the key risks to public protection within social work.
International Federation of Social Workers
MARCH 31, 2023
IFSW is pleased to announce that the Volume 20, Issue 1 (2023) of the International Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics has just been published.
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Social Work Blog
MARCH 28, 2023
By Alison Laurio David LaPensee has traveled to 30 countries and 47 of the 50 United States. He said he has been taking photos for decades and always has his camera with him. “If I went alone or with other people, I always had something to do in the present moment,” he said. LaPensee in Rocky Mountain National Park in 2017. “It’s a meditative project.
My Brains Not Broken
MARCH 28, 2023
I’m pretty sure I write this sort of post every year, and I love doing it. I write a lot of posts about the way weather impacts my mental health, and today’s post is a similar one. The days are starting to be a little longer, and the weather a little warmer. I feel like I’m shaking myself awake after a long hibernation, and I’m ready go out into the world again.
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International Federation of Social Workers
MARCH 27, 2023
A reflection from the IFSW Secretary-General, Rory Truell It was snowing in Helsinki, the waters of the inner harbour were covered in a thick coating of ice.
Social Work Blog
MARCH 31, 2023
A client who is trying to get pregnant tells you she’s been having a glass of wine every night to unwind. “That’s ok, right?” she asks. What do you say? How much drinking is too much? Is there a level of drinking that’s “ok” for someone who is pregnant or thinking of having a baby? If you’re not sure how to answer these questions, you’re not alone. Recent communication research shows that many healthcare professionals are surprised to learn how few drinks per week are considered excessive.
The New Social Worker
MARCH 27, 2023
Social workers comprise members of marginalized populations, including Latinas trained in leadership advocating for responsible firearm ownership policies to prevent atrocities such as the shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas.
National Casa Gal
MARCH 27, 2023
During Women's History Month, we recognize the contributions of women who have dedicated their lives to serving their communities and advocating for those in need. Read More. The post Recognizing women’s leadership – Carmen Ray-Bettineski, the founding executive director of the National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.
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Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
Nnatasha Tracy
MARCH 28, 2023
In an ongoing psychiatric crisis, you're in extreme distress, but your life is not on the line. It's not an acute psychiatric emergency. (For information on acute psychiatric emergencies, please see here.) While an acute psychiatric emergency almost always requires a stay in a treatment facility, an ongoing psychiatric crisis doesn't necessarily. The idea here is to get help as soon as possible to prevent the crisis from becoming an acute psychiatric emergency that does require hospitalization.
Social Work Blog
MARCH 28, 2023
By Sue Coyle, MSW In October 2022, NASW published “Undoing Racism Through Social Work Vol. 2.” The report emphasized NASW’s commitment to an anti-racist profession and society. It recognized that while social work and social workers may be starting from a different place than other professions, there’s still work to be done, noting: “Given its century-long contributions to social justice and social welfare, the social work field is in many ways far ahead of other disciplines.
The New Social Worker
MARCH 29, 2023
Jennifer Luna sends a "Happy Social Work Month" greeting, along with a message for your social work career: You already HAVE a professional brand. What do you want it to be?
National Casa Gal
MARCH 28, 2023
In March we celebrate Women’s History Month, and in this month, we honor the pioneering work of the late Carmen Ray-Bettineski. Read More. The post Celebrating women leaders in child welfare — a message from our CEO appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.
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Social Work.Career
MARCH 30, 2023
This post is part of the monthly series, Free Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals, featuring over 55 free webcasts that we could find for you this month in the field of social work and mental health. To make it easier for you to find a webinar that is of interest to you, […] The post Free Mental Health Webinars, April 2023 appeared first on SocialWork.Career.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
MARCH 29, 2023
● Jimmie Garland, president of the Middle Tennessee chapter of the NAACP had this to say about the Black children needlessly torn from their family after a traffic stop that was, itself, questionable. As Tennessee Lookout reports , Garland: called the situation reminiscent of driving trips through Southern states that he took as a child in the 1960s when Black families feared being unjustly detained by police, accosted by residents and could not enter restaurants or motels.
Community Care
MARCH 31, 2023
The British Association of Social Workers England has warned of the risks of diluting the social worker role after the government unveiled plans for more assessments to be carried out by non-social work qualified staff. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has given authorities £27m to explore different ways of streamlining the assessment process for adults who may need care and support and carers with possible support needs.
NASW Foundation
MARCH 31, 2023
A client who is trying to get pregnant tells you she’s been having a glass of wine every night to unwind. “That’s ok, right?” she asks. What do you say? How much drinking is too much? Is there a.
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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.
Relias
MARCH 31, 2023
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” — Jane Goodall Nurses who excel in their clinical practice and gain satisfaction from mentoring others might consider pursuing a nurse leader role. Advantages of leadership roles — besides a higher salary and prestige — are a greater ability to make a difference within their healthcare organization, positive impact on those they lead, and ultimately, more power to improve patient outcomes.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
MARCH 28, 2023
In addition to our regular news round-up, which will be posted later in the week, I want to highlight several excellent articles in a special issue of Family Court Review ● Vivek Sankaran and Christopher Church turn the current “master narrative” about securing “permanency” for children on its head. That false narrative, pushed hardest by those who hate birth parents (and yes, that’s the right word) claims that only adoption guarantees a truly permanent home for a child removed from her or his p
Gateway Foundation
MARCH 29, 2023
Stimulant-induced psychosis can disrupt a person’s sense of reality, leading to distressful symptoms like delusions and hallucinations. Anyone can experience the condition if they take too much of an illicit substance like cocaine or misuse a prescription like Adderall. Learning more about psychotic symptoms and signs of addiction can help you or someone you know prevent stimulant-induced psychosis and receive treatment.
Michigan Social Work
MARCH 28, 2023
ENGAGE Program Manager and Ann Arbor City Council Member Ayesha Ghazi Edwin, MSW ’10, worked with fellow City Council Member Linh Song, MSW ’04 and the Michigan chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW-MI) to officially proclaim March as Social Work Month in the city of Ann Arbor. “We have so many great social workers improving our society everyday, and serving at various levels of government — from local, to county, to state level and beyond,” said Ghazi Edwin.
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Community Care
MARCH 30, 2023
A scheme placing social workers in schools does not reduce children’s need for statutory social care services, one of the largest ever randomised controlled trials carried out in the sector has found. Researchers found no statistically significant difference in outcomes for children between schools with a social worker and those without, What Works for Early Intervention and Children’s Social Care (WWEICSC) said today , following the trial which covered the 2020-21 and 2021-22 academ
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
MARCH 31, 2023
I've reprinted this post almost every year since 2010. But for the past four years it's been especially relevant. You can be sure that this year, like last year and the year before and the year before that, the Astroturf fill-in-the-blanks op-eds that various advocacy groups send to their local chapters will be filled with references to an "epidemic" or a "pandemic" of child abuse - as though the moment white middle-class professionals can't have their "eyes" on poor children of color, their par
Gateway Foundation
MARCH 27, 2023
Depression can lower your mood and impact your ability to complete everyday tasks. You might find it challenging to get out of bed, enjoy the activities you once loved or stay on top of work and household tasks. Luckily, depression is highly treatable, and there are several ways to improve your mood so you can live a more rewarding, happier life. From journaling and working out to immersing yourself in nature, continue reading for some tips on how to improve your mood.
Michigan Social Work
MARCH 28, 2023
PhD student Jay Kayser wrote about the overreliance of medication in the treatment of depression in The Conversation last week. “The U.S. health care system relies heavily on medication and other biomedical treatments for depression. But in fact there are numerous non-drug-based solutions for prevention and treatment of depression.” Kayser also discussed his research with Michigan Public Radio.
Community Care
MARCH 31, 2023
The biggest social work union, UNISON, is preparing to ballot its members to take industrial action over this year’s pay offer from council bosses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Unlike fellow unions GMB and Unite, UNISON is not consulting its members on the offer of a £1,925 rise for 2023-24 but moving straight to a ballot on taking strike action or action short of a strike, such as working to rule.
The Guardian
MARCH 25, 2023
Two-thirds of people who have used social care report bad experiences, as problems of low pay and poor training grow Dissatisfaction at social care services among those who have had to deal with them has spiralled to “unbelievably distressing” levels, according to Britain’s most comprehensive study of the public’s experiences. Two-thirds of people who have used or had contact with social care – for themselves or someone else – were dissatisfied, an analysis of the British Social Attitudes survey
Health & Social Care Workforce
MARCH 25, 2023
Katharine Orellana is Research Associate and Jill Manthorpe is Director at the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Health and Social Care Workforce at King’s.
Social Work Blog
MARCH 31, 2023
NASW members can access the Social Work journal, published by NASW Press, online as a member benefit. The contents for the April 2023 issue include: Editorial: A Liminal Moment in Social Work Liminal moments are times of transition, specifically the time when it is realized that the way things were are over, but the way things will be are not yet clear.
Community Care
MARCH 28, 2023
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Ofsted’s inspection process and the pressures placed on staff by single-word judgments have come under criticism following the death of a Berkshire headteacher. Ruth Perry, the headteacher of Caversham Primary School, took her own life while awaiting the publication of an Ofsted inspection report that downgraded her school from ‘outstanding’ to ‘inadequate’.
The Guardian
MARCH 27, 2023
I have heard so many stories of suffering – and that’s from the institutions rated ‘good’. We can’t look away any longer Leandra Ashton is co-founder of the People’s Care Watchdog When I was 13, I learned about workhouses. My history teacher, Mrs Jones, brought to life the horror and helplessness of people in centuries past who were forced to live in degrading institutions.
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