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The role of a family support worker is to work in a multiagency safeguarding children and their families. Providing emotional, practical support and building a professional relationship with families and to help families to live a positive and safe life. Is also to complete an initial assessment of families in need of help.  Yes, I think a family support worker role sounds good because it gives a chance to work and support families with complex needs. Yes, I would consider this role because I will have a chance to work with families in their own homes, individually and in groups.

The challenges faced by family support worker is that sometimes families may have language barriers/cultural differences and there may be lack of commitments from families.

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This charity organisation was established in 1990 and is funded by lottery funding, police crime commission and the North Yorkshire Council. To create more income I would arrange different monthly fund raising activities such as selling food, morning tea and cake. I would support my Ideas by showing the success of previous activities and giving evidence of what service user needs and why there is needs for funds and the service. I would also research about how to fundraise for a charity organisation.

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The challenges care services in the UK is that there is an increasing aging population needing care. Due to lack of funding and financial cuts patients/residents are faced with long waiting times and there is shortage of skilled staff that can provide suitable services.
St Cecilias care group and Chocolate works village offer similar adult services however offers day centre with fun stimulating activities.
The most suitable service can be determine by residents needs however well-being activities service can be more suitable for elderly. These two services are similar to other in the UK however they are provided different and by different providers. If I was responsible for funding I will continue to fund the services and I will put more funding on staff funding to ensure that services are provided at the right time.

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Mental health is a major concern in the UK and mental health patients are faced with discrimination. In other to reduce sigma and discrimination The  health and Social Care Act 2012 implemented parity of esteem principle to give mental health patients equal priorities to physical health.

Due the negative impact of Covid 19 Scarborough Survivors, has had to adjust how services are provided, they have not been able to provide face to face services and this may have negative impacts to patients who prefer face to face services.

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This model is great I believe. it has seen the weaknesses of other residuals care and now work upon those weakness to make the young people going through different trauma overcome by safeguarding them. According to its name 'no wrong door' which seems the model does not see any wrong in their doing or act but rather see the positive in them which helps to give them confidence to live again.

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This service is commissioned and regulated by CQC Care Quality Commission and it has been rated outstanding. Yes this service is successful because it is now able to offer face to face services and more people feel free to access the service. The success of this service could be measured by looking at how many people have used the service and where able to real their set goal .Compare to other services this services is very unique because it deals with drug and alcohol recovery in the community and it has help some service users to be able to complete Back to you course and they were able to graduate with the help of this services. Yes I would like to work for this organisation and if I was the commissioner I will recommission this service to help more people to recover from drug and alcohol abuse.

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This model has many benefits to young people because it help to reduce homelessness , it give them stabilities, access to education, employment and it also gives young people emotional and wellbeing services.

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The service is commissioned by Care Quality Commission (CQC), They are in to monitor , regulate and inspect the care services in England.

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The service is commissioned by Care Quality Commission (CQC), They are in to monitor , regulate and inspect the care services in England.

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Watch this short video with Wayne Birthwright and then start to find out what your next steps will be.

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What is the launch programme?

The LAUNCH programme is here to offer students an innovative programme of workshops, networking events, training opportunities, competitions and celebrations for their journey to realise their full potential.

The theme of this programme is solving the world's problems, we plan to do this by enabling every student across Coventry University Group campuses to explore their entrepreneurial potential. Not only that we will be supporting social enterprises, Coventry University staff and Alumni.

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The LAUNCH programme is here to offer students an innovative programme of workshops, networking events, training opportunities, competitions and celebrations for their journey to realise their full potential. The theme of this programme is solving the world's problems, we plan to do this by enabling every student across Coventry University Group campuses to explore their entrepreneurial potential.

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The Graduate Management programme can kick-start your career in care.

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Information for overseas allied health professionals

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Every role across the organisation contributes to the work we do to inspire social change. You could be providing excellent services or being involved in our highly regarded research.

At JRF/JRHT we believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, social economic background ect.

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Careers at The Joseph Rowntree Foundation

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We've been helping students find and compare taught and research Masters degrees for over 15 years. During that time we've also developed a wide selection of useful advice articles and up-to-date funding resources.

Our postgraduate study guides and FAQs will help answer your questions about Masters courses. We've also put together introductions to different types of Masters, from MA, MSc, MRes, MPhil, MLitt and MBA courses to other popular qualifications such as LLM, PGCert, PGDip and PGCE programmes.

Finally, we've explained some of the best sources of financial support for Masters study, including postgraduate loans, Erasmus funding and other options.

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The Rainbow Centre provides support to vulnerable people in the community who are homeless, vulnerable and in crisis. Explore the website to find out what services they offer.

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We are now open 9am-2pm Monday -Friday, with social distancing and sanitation measures in place. We can accept clothing donations, bedding, curtains, shoes, kitchen items, microwaves and kettles. Thank you for your continued support!
The Rainbow Centre was originally established in 1997 to offer practical support to the Castle Ward in Scarborough - an area that had been designated as an Urban Priority Area.

The Centre now supports over 500 people per week and provides assistance on a diverse range of issues.

We are a food and clothing bank, giving out these items to people in need. There is a shower room, laundry, television lounge and a garden for people to enjoy in a safe, comfortable environment.

We are a Christian organisation, aiming to provide compassion, support and hope to all, regardless of age, gender or religion. We welcome anyone, and everyone is treated the same with a non-judgemental and empathic approach.

The Rainbow Centre is part of the mission of St Mary's and Holy Apostles - an Anglican church based in Caste Ward Scarborough. For more information please click here...

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We are now open 9am-2pm Monday -Friday, with social distancing and sanitation measures in place. We can accept clothing donations, bedding, curtains, shoes, kitchen items, microwaves and kettles. Thank you for your continued support! The Rainbow Centre was originally established in 1997 to offer practical support to the Castle Ward in Scarborough - an area that had been designated as an Urban Priority Area.

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Explore the website to find out what services The Salvation Army offer across the UK to support people living with homelessness. You can also find your local services.

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Find out more about what we do, and how you can help us break the cycle of homelessness.

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How can services respond to complex lives where homelessness is one issue amongst many?

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How can services respond to complex lives where homelessness is one issue amongst many?

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Recommendations in 'Young & Homeless' report (pp.55-57)

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Recommendations in 'Young & Homeless' report (pp.55-57)

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The recommendations in the report have been grouped into eight key areas:

1️⃣ Access to appropriate and affordable housing options

2️⃣ Providing an effective welfare safety net

3️⃣ Preventing youth homelessness

4️⃣ Intervening early for those most at risk

5️⃣ Investment in mediation services

6️⃣ Accessing mental health services

7️⃣ Effective support services

8️⃣ Moving on from homelessness

Imagine you are a local authority commissioner.  You have been given the difficult task of funding projects to tackle rising levels of homeless in young people living in your local authority area.  However, you only have funds to commission projects in two of these eight areas.  Which two areas would you fund and why?  Add your response below.

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💭 Did you know about the family support worker role?
💭 What you do think about the services/support offered by the role?
💭 Do you think the role sounds interesting and worthwhile?
💭 Is this a role you would consider for yourself?

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What services do you think should be contacted for more information and why?

Add your responses below and remember to support your answers with your reasoning.

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💭 What are presenting issues?
💭 What impact may these have had on Craig up to now?
💭 What potential difficulties may arise for Craig if these issues go unaddressed?

Add your responses below and remember to support your answers with your reasoning.

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What do you think are the three biggest role challenges experienced by family support workers?

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What do you think are the three biggest role challenges experienced by family support workers?

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Add your responses below and remember to support your answers with your reasoning.

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Explore the website to find out what services are offered by Advocacy Alliance.

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Advocacy Alliance is a voluntary organisation, established in 1990 to provide free, independent and confidential advocacy to empower individuals and enable them to have their voice heard. It involves a small team of staff who manage and develop advocacy throughout the area. Registered charity 1163787

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Check out the videos on the Advocacy Alliance page on Facebook.

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Working either alone or in a small group produce a piece of research inspired publicity for Advocacy Alliance.

Be as creative as you wish - maybe you can make a poster, a leaflet or a short video or blog post.

💭 Think about how these services are funded

💭 How would create more income?

💭 How would you support your ideas with research/evidence?

Add your contribution below as a comment.

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Explore the different types of advocacy roles within health and social care.

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Quick summary

An advocate is an independent expert who can help support you in navigating the social care system.

As well as provide practical advice, they can work on your behalf to ensure all the rules are being followed correctly, and you're getting everything you're entitled to.

A lot of the time, advocacy is free - provided by a range of independent charities. It can be a really useful resource when approaching the care system for the first time.

Advocates in health and social care are there to support you through complex processes. And it's no secret that it's not easy trying to navigate your way through the health and social care system. That's not to say that health and social care professionals won't try and look out for you - they usually will - but oftentimes they're just so busy that they don't have enough time to pay you the attention you deserve - and need. It's not easy trying to do things like arrange a care needs assessments or financial assessment, organise your personal budget, manage your direct payments, or make a complaint or lodge an appeal. Doing things like these often requires a professional understanding of the law and how the system works. Doing it yourself can be tough, particularly when you have your own day-to-day life to get on with. That's where independent advocates come in. They make sure your rights and interests are protected.
What is independent advocacy?

Independent advocacy is when someone from a not-for-profit organization gives you advice and support on how to make the right choices for you when it comes to decisions on your health and social care.

Ultimately, the role of an advocate is to support people through complex processes. There are five main types of advocacy service:

Care and support advocacy

Getting care from your local council can be complicated. It can be really helpful to have an advocate in your corner. They'll help get the best for you by working with your social worker or the social services team within your local authority.

There are some key moments in your care planning journey through when an advocate can provide really helpful support:

Organising and attending your care needs assessment

Making and reviewing your care and support plan

Helping you arrange your personal budget

Appealing a decision

Making a safeguarding enquiry or arranging a Safeguarding Adults Review

Help to ensure you get your desired care option - for example, live-in care

Want to find an advocate?

We can help. If you'd like Elder to take care of referring you to an advocate in your area that provides the services you need, we can take care of that for you. Call us today.

At all of these stages, your advocate will help you understand what is happening and to give your views. They'll also help ensure the process is being carried out in-line with Care Act 2014.

You should be referred to an independent advocate by your council if they think you will have 'substantial difficulty' participating in the process being assessed for or arranging social care services.

However, even if you aren't, and even if you don't think you would have 'substantial difficulty' in being part of the process, we strongly encourage you to reach out to an independent advocate for support anyway.

They're trained professionals who know the system inside out. Having their support is always a bonus, and often a very influential one that will have a big impact on the decision-making process.

Community advocacy

A community advocate is someone who helps you if you:

Need help to speak up for yourself or give your views

Have problems getting people to listen to you

Feel vulnerable or think you're being discriminated against

Need help to access services that can support you with your health, wellbeing or independence

A community advocate can help you by writing letters, making phone calls, and by arranging and going to meetings.

Get the expert view on funding

Issue-based advocacy

An issue-based advocate is someone who helps you if you would like to make a complaint about the NHS, or if you've experienced domestic or sexual abuse.

When it comes to the NHS an advocate can:

Provide information about how to complain including who to complain to

Explain the complaints process and your options at each stage

Supporting in you to write letters to relevant organisations or bodies

Prepare you to be ready for complaint meetings and go along with you

Help you to refer your complaint to the Health Service Ombudsman if you are not happy with the response you receive from the NHS service - for example, NHS Continuing Healthcare funding

Signpost you to other organisations which could provide further support

Domestic or sexual abuse

And, when it comes to issues of domestic or sexual abuse, an advocate can be an invaluable resource, especially to vulnerable people or those finding it difficult to cope:

Listen to you and give you emotional support

Support you to create a safety plan

Liaise with different agencies involved in keeping you safe from further harm

Support you to press charges against the perpetrator if you would like to

Get support from POhWER

POhWER helps people who, because of disability, illness, social exclusion and other challenges, find it difficult to express their views or get the support they need.

They're a charity and the advocacy, information and advice services they provide are free, independent and confidential.

Independent mental health advocacy (IMHA)

If you're detained under certain sections of the Mental Health Act 1983 or are a subject to a Community Treatment Order (CTO) or guardianship, you will qualify for support from an Independent Mental Health Advocate.

An Independent Mental Health Advocate can help you:

Access information about your rights under the Mental Health Act and other aspects of your care and treatment

Make your voice heard

Appeal a decision

Access your medical records if you would like them to

Independent mental capacity advocacy (IMCA)

An Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) supports and represents you if you lack mental capacity to make decisions on your own because of the way your mind or brain has been affected by an illness, disability or injury.

An IMCA can help you when big decisions need to be made about:

Your medical treatment. They will represent you when decisions are being made about whether certain treatments should start, continue or end.

Changing your accommodation. They will represent you if the NHS or council want to move you to hospital for more than 28 days or other accommodation, such as a care home, for more than 8 weeks.

Safeguarding incidents. If you are involved in incident requiring a Safeguarding Adults from Abuse decision to be made, your advocate will represent you.

How do I find advocates in health and social care?

There are a variety of national and local charities that provide independent advocacy and the first thing to do is just get in touch. You can do this on behalf of a family member, or for yourself.

We recommend that you can reach out to the Older People's Advocacy Alliance (OPAAL). OPAAL is a national framework organisation which aims to set the standards and quality frameworks to be adopted by independent advocacy providers. Click here to see the advocates listed by OPAAL in your area.

In Scotland there is also the Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance (SIAA).

Once you're in touch, your advocate will let you know which type of advocate you need and what the next steps are. Typically this will involve speaking with you to learn as much about your care as possible and what the current situation is.

They may also request to speak with whichever health and social care professionals are involved in your care. This is just so that they can build up as clear a picture as possible about what's going on and how to help you.

Why should you turn to support from advocates in health and social care?

The simple fact is that it makes a huge difference. People who turn to independent advocates are at a significant advantage to those who don't.

Care is complicated and if the time comes for you to go to hospital or a care home, whether for a short time or a longer time, it's likely that big decisions will be made about your future.

It's vital that, as well as your friends and family, you have a trained professional in your corner. When you do, you'll know exactly what your rights are and what the potential consequences of your decisions are.

And, what's more, you'll have another person there to support you emotionally too if that's what you want. Independent advocates are all usually lovely people who want nothing more than seeing you live the best life for you.

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Expert views from the Elder Magazine:

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Advocates in health and social care (2020 update) - your complete guide

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Take a look at the NYAS website.  NYAS provides advocacy and legal representation to children and vulnerable adults.

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Volunteer With NYAS

Volunteering for NYAS is incredibly rewarding. Our volunteers are integral to the NYAS mission, so if you're looking to make a difference in the lives of care experienced children and young people, explore our voluntary positions.

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The National Youth Advocacy Service | NYAS

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NYAS (The National Youth Advocacy Service) provides a range of services to support, safeguard and empower children, young people and adults in vulnerable situations.

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Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

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Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

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Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

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Services - Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

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Look at the posts currently advertised within the group.  What skills would you need to be a leader  in this environment? Are there posts advertised that you would be interested in now or perhaps in the future?

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No Wrong Door is an award winning and innovative way of providing support to young people who are within, or on the edge of, the care system.  It replaces traditional council-run young peoples' homes with hubs which combine residential care with fostering.

First, take a look at the website:

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Hub community families look after young people who need a family, supporting them to help them develop the confidence and skills needed to return to living in a family environment.

They build a relationship with the young person and are always there for them when they need some extra support. Living with a community family can be seen as a stepping stone towards independent living and host families do not necessarily have to be near the two hubs.

Community family carers also work some shifts in the No Wrong Door hubs, giving them the opportunity to develop a bond with the young person before they look after them.

Carers in hub community families benefit from full training to equip them to act as specialist foster carers. They have to register as self-employed so they can receive a generous financial allowance equivalent to an annual salary of £35,000. They also have the opportunity to do shifts in the residential hub, paid at £10.60 per hour.

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Watch this video interview with Cerena and Joe from No Wrong Door.

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Read the first of two case studies from No Wrong Door.

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Read the second case study from No Wrong Door.

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Conducting research with children in care

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Conducting research with children in care

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Spend some time looking at the NSPCC guidance for conducting research with children and young people.

Once you have explored the resources available via the link below, think about whether the principles and ethical considerations outlined would be the same for participants who are children in care.

Are there additional factors that researchers need to take into account when planning and conducting research children in care?  Post your thoughts below.

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You must assess whether you are justified in including children in your research, bearing in mind any potential risks.

There must be a balance between the needs of the research and the need to protect children from harm.

Research for the sake of research is not ethically sound especially when it may expose children to harm.

Risk assessment

You should carry out an risk assessment to help you consider whether there is any risk of harm to participants, yourself or other researchers.

Once you have identified potential risks, identify how to avoid or minimise these.

We advise that research with children is approved by an ethics committee and research proposals clearly outline and assess potential risks.
> Download our Research Ethics Committee guidance (PDF)
Risks that may arise and how to mitigate them

In research about people's experiences there are four key factors that can influence whether a participant suffers harm:

individuals can find participating in research stressful, especially if they have experienced trauma or abuse in the past

hidden or suppressed feelings or memories may be uncovered

additional concerns about the wellbeing of a participant or someone in their family may arise

participants may worry about what they have shared.

Past experiences

When selecting participants, it's important to take personal histories into account. Consider how participants are likely to cope with being asked to talk about their past experiences.

Children who have been abused can be particularly vulnerable to retraumatisation and you must take extra measures to protect them.

Being sensitive to past experiences can help minimise distress. If you don't need to know details about past experiences for your research, don't ask about them. Make sure that children understand the remit of your research.

Unexpected topics

Qualitative research methods (such as in-depth interviews) often go into more detail than quantitative methods (such as surveys). This allows you to build up more of a rapport with participants and provides opportunities to discuss issues that neither of you were expecting.

Structure your interview schedule so that difficult topics are given enough time and aren't crammed in at the end. Be aware of the signs that someone might be uncomfortable discussing a particular topic and move on or take a break as needed.

Confidentiality and reporting concerns

Discuss confidentiality at the beginning of the process. Explain that you will not share anything discussed in research sessions with anyone else outside of the research team. However, you should make it clear that you will break confidentiality when necessary, for instance if a child or adult at risk is at risk of harm and action needs to be taken to protect them.
> Find out more about sharing information
Adult to child ratios

It's best practice for more than one adult to be present when working with a child. If you cannot avoid being alone with a child, you should always put safeguards in place.
> Take a look at our guidance on lone working
Help and support

If a child or young person needs confidential help and advice, direct them to Childline. Calls to 0800 1111 are free and children can also contact Childline online. You can also download or order Childline posters and wallet cards.

If you feel affected by what is discussed during research sessions you should seek support through colleagues or supervision with your manager.

You may find the NSPCC helpline a useful place to talk about anything that may be concerning you.

For further reading about research and ethics when working with young people, search the NSPCC library catalogue using the keyword "research methods" and "ethics" .

If you need more specific information, please contact our Information Service.

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Research with children: ethics, safety and avoiding harm | NSPCC Learning

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You must assess whether you are justified in including children in your research, bearing in mind any potential risks. There must be a balance between the needs of the research and the need to protect children from harm. Research for the sake of research is not ethically sound especially when it may expose children to harm.

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Take a look at the UK government publication linked below.

The article states that one of the biggest barriers to achieving mental health parity is stigma and discrimination.  What key actions do you think would help address the stigma and discrimination that surrounds mental health (including accessing treatment and support) in the UK?

Add your thoughts below as a comment.

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Mental health: Achieving 'parity of esteem'

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It has long been acknowledged that a diagnosis of mental illness can have an adverse effect on life expectancy. Due to unmet health needs, people with serious mental illness die on average 20 years before the rest of the general population.

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💭What are the key challenges to care services in the UK?

💭What are the differences between the services offered by St Cecilia's care group and Independent Care Living?

💭 Considering the challenges of an aging population, which service do you think is most suitable?

💭 How do these two examples of services compare with others across the UK?

💭 If you were responsible for funding social care, what changes would you make and why?

Add your responses below as a comment.

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Explore the website and find out more about the work of Scarborough Survivors.

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Under normal circumstances, our Mental Health Resource Centre at 9 Alma Square, Scarborough is open 7 days a week and our Crisis Cafe is open 5 nights per week. Our Whitby Allsorts group meet on a Wednesday at the Spa Pavillion. Our services are drop-in and free to access by anyone aged 16 or over. We are a service-user led charity. Our members, with experience of mental health problems, either personally or as a carer, close relative or friend, have a direct say in how we are managed to ensure we best meet the needs of those accessing our services.

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Under normal circumstances, our Mental Health Resource Centre at 9 Alma Square, Scarborough is open 7 days a week and our Crisis Cafe is open 5 nights per week. Our Whitby Allsorts group meet on a Wednesday at the Spa Pavillion. Our services are drop-in and free to access by anyone aged 16 or over.

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Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know.

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Care Home Friends and Neighbours: Intergenerational Linking

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Care Home Friends and Neighbours: Intergenerational Linking

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Explore the website to find out more about the services offered by North Yorkshire Horizons.

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North Yorkshire Horizons - Adult Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service. We're rated Outstanding by the CQC. Call us on 01723 330730

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Adult Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service. We're rated Outstanding by the CQC. Call us on 01723 330730

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Listen to Deborah and Isabelle talk about their role at North Yorkshire Horizons.

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Watch the first of three videos offering a virtual tour of Horizons.

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Watch the second of three videos offering a virtual tour of Horizons.

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Watch the third and final virtual tour video of Horizons.

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Read through the volunteer handbook to explore the service and the job roles available.

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💭 How is this service commissioned?

💭 Is this service successful?

💭 How do we measure success?

💭 How does this service compare to other services in the UK?

💭 If you were responsible for commissioning, would you re-commission this service?

Add your responses below as a comment.

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Please access and read United Kingdom drug situation 2019: summary.  This document provides an overview of the findings presented in the Focal Point annual report and can be accessed using the link below.

Based upon the findings presented in this summary, if you were to design a research project to 'unpick' and further understand some of this data, what would the project look like?  Use the prompts below to help you develop your response and post your thoughts below as a comment.

🧠 Is there a particular part of the summary that you are drawn to?

🧠 Are you surprised by some of the figures presented in the summary?

🧠 Is there a specific population you would like to understand in the context of substance use (e.g. young people)?

🧠 What would your proposed research project aim to achieve?

🧠 Why is this 'new knowledge' necessary?

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What questions would you like to ask about this service? Add your questions by commenting below and we will respond towards the end of the module.

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Is multiagency working necessary for community-based organisations to survive?

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Is multiagency working necessary for community-based organisations to survive?

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The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on smaller community-based mental health organisations.

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The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on smaller community-based mental health organisations.

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💭 Was advocacy an area of health and social care practice that you knew much about before this activity?
💭 Do any of the roles you've read about appeal to you?

Add your responses below as a comment.