In the darkness you can find a light, if you look for one. The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), which came into force in 2008, could be a light to illuminate social work with adults. Upholding and further expanding the principles enshrined within the Human Rights Act (1998) and the Mental Capacity Act […]
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National Adult PSW Network National Mental Capacity Action Day – 15 March 2016 National Mental Capacity Action Day aim is to increase awareness of the Mental Capacity Act and to highlight good MCA practice. Click the link to find out more National Mental Capacity Action Day – 15th March 2016 The purpose of the Action […]
Winter ‘blocking’
Looking back on the chaos last year, as hospital after hospital declared major incidents, this year all is quiet, almost eerily so. Have things really improved, or is it that: The weather has been mild so far…. Tolerances are more flexible following changes to how Trusts are financially penalised for waiting times in A&E New ‘guidelines’ […]
The Social Work profession should embrace the #AMCP role – human rights are the essence of social work.
