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November 4, 2017
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How delivering good practice is adding to the DoLS assessment backlog problem.

Ongoing increase in outstanding assessments The annual review of deprivation of liberty safeguards has revealed an on going increase in situations that still require attention through assessment. The safeguards ensure that those deprived of their liberty in a care home or hospital in England and Wales, who do not have the capacity to consent to being accommodated,... Read More
In the News, Practice
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January 6, 2017
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Communication – The Impact of Context

Communication is absolutely fundamental to social work practice. As well as communication taking place between individuals it also takes place within specific contexts. This is about environment but also the contextual framework in which the communication act takes place. Let’s have a look at a range of contextual factors The Physical Context This is firstly... Read More
Communication, Practice
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December 20, 2016
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Communication – the bedrock of practice

Communication skills are the bedrock of social work practice in all situations – when working with service users or their carers, presenting a case in court or at panel, or liaising with other professionals. How you engage, listen, and deliver your message is of huge importance. Words are powerful and body language is powerful. So... Read More
Communication, Practice
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