Humansolutions Bulletin - January 31st 2023

Social work by its very nature is challenging and demanding work. But, in the current social, economic and political climate, it can prove extraordinarily difficult to keep your head above water. Written by two highly experienced social work professionals, this important book explores the significance of that context, offers guidance on how to survive despite it and even to aim for thriving within it. There are no easy answers, but there is much we can do to make sure that we are able to fulfil the potential and value of social work as a force for making our society a humane one without sacrificing our own health and well-being. Available from https://neilthompson.info/shop/ or Amazon

In today’s busy, pressurized world we can find ourselves with many different demands on our time. As a result of this important things may not get done. We can find ourselves drifting and losing sight of what is important to us. ‘Carpe diem’ – seize the day – is a good principle to guard against that. It can pay huge dividends to step back from time to time, to clarify what matters to use and focus on making happen whatever needs to happen to make sure those important things are given the attention they deserve. Click here to read more

Boundaries are levers And assertions are maps. Which means that: Budgets Timelines Plans Decision trees and projections are nothing to be afraid of. They’re a gift. They give us the chance to act as if, to describe a possible future and then to lean against them as we work to create the place we seek to be. Click here to read more

Acas's updated disability guidance gives advice to employers to support their disabled staff at work. We would love your help in promoting our guidance and we have included draft copy and assets below. Please let us know if we can do any cross-promotion including any articles, blogs and webinars. The advice covers: Talking about disability at work How an employer should support disabled people Managing a disability that gets worse over time Disability-related absence Capability and performance when someone is disabled More support for managing disability at work Click here to read more

Most lifelong mental health issues begin in childhood. But talking about wellbeing early on can help us all cope better with life's challenges We should all be talking more about how we’re feeling - not waiting until there’s a serious problem. Most public funding focuses on dealing with crisis. But early intervention gives more families the confidence to care for their wellbeing and get help when they need it. Click here to read more

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