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Social workers could join neighbourhood teams for people with complex needs

Community Care

It said ICBs and councils should jointly draw up a plan for a neighbourhood health and care model including the six core components, which NHS England said were based on existing good practice.

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Adult social care vacancy rate hits 10%

Community Care

Vacancies continue to be worst in the home care sector, reaching 13% last month, up from 12.8% and care workers 12.2%. Also, employers have been permitted to recruit care workers from abroad since February – but only if they earn £10.10 in February and 7.6% in May 2021. this month, to £9.50

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10 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About Social Workers

KVC

Social workers use their skills and expertise to promote good mental health, strengthen relationships, and end generational cycles of trauma and substance use, ultimately creating healthier families and communities. Social workers provide a majority of America’s mental health services.

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CQC delivers initial verdict on council adults’ services under new assurance system

Community Care

There will be no observation of practice by social workers or other professionals, such as occupational therapists. As well as assessing individual authorities, the CQC will also draw on data and performance information to track and report on national trends, as it did in the State of care report.

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How to Write a Capacity Assessment | Best Tips or a Pain in the Neck

Social Work Haven

The Assessor (anyone) can carry out a capacity assessment for example, a friend, family members, a care worker, an occupational therapist, a nurse, a doctor or a social worker What are the key elements of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 The key element is the fact that the MCA is a decision support tool. Who can assess capacity?