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Person-centred future planning

Person-centred future planning

Thinking about the future is an important aspect of person-centred planning, which should aim to build on the person’s strengths and skills, and help them consider what they want most in life as they get older. This quick guide will help practitioners to support older people with learning disabilities when they are planning for the future. Click here to read more
Dr Neil Thompson
February 21, 2019
Tackling age discrimination in the workplace

Tackling age discrimination in the workplace

The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) has launched new guidance on age discrimination and employer obligations. Treating someone unfairly because of their age is against the law (apart from in very limited circumstances). Age is one of nine features known as protected characteristics in the Equality Act 2010, but in many cases, employers unintentionally discriminate because they are unfamiliar with the law. Whether intended or not, age discrimination can often lead to poor decision-making when recruiting, demotivate existing staff, lead to reduced job performance, and lessen trust between colleagues. Also, assumptions and uninformed decisions about job applicants or employees could lead to discrimination claims. Click here to read more
Dr Neil Thompson
February 21, 2019
The choir with no name

The choir with no name

The Choir with No Name runs choirs for homeless and marginalised people. We’re a diverse bunch of folks; all genders, all colours, all ages - everyone is welcome. We sing pop, rock, soul, gospel, reggae, musicals... you name it, we’ll give it a go... although we’ve yet to try any thrash metal or grime. We have four choirs: in Birmingham, Liverpool, our recently merged London 'superchoir' (run in partnership with Look Ahead) and Brighton (run in partnership with Brighton Housing Trust). We have plans to launch a new choir in Brighton later in the year. Each choir gets together to rehearse every week (with a decent dinner at the end of rehearsal!) and we perform regularly. Click here to read more
Dr Neil Thompson
February 21, 2019
Connect with Neil online

Connect with Neil online

Please click on the relevant link below Facebook page Facebook Social Work Focus group LinkedIn Twitter YouTube channel Neil's website The humansolutions website Information about Neil's online learning community, the Avenue Professional Development Programme
Dr Neil Thompson
February 21, 2019
The Avenue Professional Development Programme

The Avenue Professional Development Programme

Not sure what the Avenue Professional Development Programme online learning community is all about? Watch this two-minute video to find out. Based on principles of self-directed learning, this programme is geared towards developing reflective practice. It works by bringing together a group of learners who support one another, under Neil’s guidance. Click here to watch the video
Dr Neil Thompson
February 7, 2019
Neil Thompson’s Lesson for Living – Don’t rush!

Neil Thompson’s Lesson for Living – Don’t rush!

This is for a variety of reasons. First, rushing means that we are much more likely to make mistakes – and, at times, those mistakes can have major consequences. Consider, for example, when you have made a mistake or you have been on the receiving end of someone else’s mistake. How often did the mistake arise because the person concerned was rushing, not paying sufficient attention to what they were doing? Second, one of the key factors in stress is control. People can generally cope with a high level of pressure, provided that they have sufficient control over the demands being made on them, while even a relatively modest amount of pressure can produce a stress reaction if control is…
Dr Neil Thompson
February 7, 2019
The city with no homeless on its streets

The city with no homeless on its streets

The number of people sleeping rough in the UK has multiplied since 2010. But in Finland's capital Helsinki rough sleeping has been almost eradicated thanks to a groundbreaking scheme. What can cities in the UK learn from the Finns? Emerging from Helsinki's grandiose central railway station on a bitterly cold evening, it does not take long before you notice something unusual. There are no rough sleepers and no-one is begging. The contrast with the UK's major towns and cities - where rough sleepers curled up in sleeping bags, blankets or tents are a common sight - is striking. Click here to read more
Dr Neil Thompson
February 7, 2019
Lateral violence: 18 steps to overcome a toxic workplace

Lateral violence: 18 steps to overcome a toxic workplace

I’m hiding in the restroom. It is peaceful here. I’m by myself. My shift just started and I know my patients need me - I’m supposed to be there to protect them. But, who’s protecting me from the attack I feel by my coworkers and how did it come to this? That scene was my real-life. I once worked in a toxic environment and was plagued with feelings of confusion and anxiety. I failed to see the warning signs and thought everyone I worked with felt just as genuine about caring for strangers as I did. I was wrong. Not everyone feels the way I do. Nursing school didn’t prepare me for the sabotage, bullying, and workplace harassment I faced…
Dr Neil Thompson
February 7, 2019
National Autistic Society – Advice about work

National Autistic Society – Advice about work

Here you'll find advice for autistic people on looking for a job, as well as information for autistic people in work. If you're a job seeker, read about disclosing your autism diagnosis and get a handbook covering preparing for work and looking for jobs. If you're at work, read tips for interacting and coping at work, advice on dealing with bullying in the workplace and what the law says about your rights at work. Click here to read more
Dr Neil Thompson
February 7, 2019
Connect with Neil online

Connect with Neil online

Please click on the relevant link below Facebook page Facebook Social Work Focus group LinkedIn Twitter YouTube channel Neil's website The humansolutions website Information about Neil's online learning community, the Avenue Professional Development Programme
Dr Neil Thompson
February 7, 2019