by Mark Drinkwater, a mental health social worker and Community Care practice adviser Recently I’ve been compiling some materials on stress management and have come across some useful resources emanating from happiness research. This growing area has generated a wealth of understanding about how individuals can avoid stress and live happier lives. While happiness is [...]
by Mark Drinkwater, a mental health social worker and Community Care practice adviser Recently I’ve been compiling some materials on stress management and have come across some useful resources emanating from happiness research. This growing area has generated a wealth of understanding about how individuals can avoid stress and live happier lives. While happiness is [...]
The College of Social Work was launched last week and there are probably lots of social workers out there pondering whether to join it. If you are one of those social workers and need a bit of help, Mithran Samuel has written an analysis of some of the relevant issues. And he has put together a [...]
The College of Social Work was launched last week and there are probably lots of social workers out there pondering whether to join it. If you are one of those social workers and need a bit of help, Mithran Samuel has written an analysis of some of the relevant issues. And he has put together a [...]
The College of Social Work was launched last week and there are probably lots of social workers out there pondering whether to join it. If you are one of those social workers and need a bit of help, Mithran Samuel has written an analysis of some of the relevant issues. And he has put together a [...]
by Claudia Megele, a social worker and service director of A Sense Of Self, which offers support groups, psychotherapy and counselling services in London. Professionals and Twitteratis came together once again last Tuesday for Social Work/SocialCare and Media Network’s live Twitter debate to discuss developing leadership in social work and social care. There were some thoughtful opinion [...]
by Claudia Megele, a social worker and service director of A Sense Of Self, which offers support groups, psychotherapy and counselling services in London. Professionals and Twitteratis came together once again last Tuesday for Social Work/SocialCare and Media Network’s live Twitter debate to discuss developing leadership in social work and social care. There were some thoughtful opinion [...]
We reported yesterday that Doncaster Council is offering employees a choice between a 4% pay cut and losing their job, according to Unison. And the cherry on the cake for council workers appears to be a plan to charge them £700 a year for parking, even when their car is used for essential work business. Social [...]
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