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Our locum staff are constantly commenting just how much they enjoy working at Medicare First Charlene, a social worker, shares some kind words below. We are so happy to help her reach her next chapter. If you're looking for the next step in your career, our team are here t ...

📚🥪 Lunch and learn! 🥪📚 A study by the University of Georgia finds that parents who experience childhood mistreatment can fail to teach their children emotional skills. When researchers look at childhood abuse and trauma, they often find that the unprocessed responses to ...

Gezz Van Zwanenberg has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer for HCRG’s health and social care division, where he will play an instrumental role in helping the team meet ambitious growth targets. bit.ly/3vHETX7

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🚀Find inspiration everywhere!🚀 You don’t need expensive equipment to get creative at home. Loo roll tubes, old boxes, tin foil - they can all provide inspiration! Find out more about Place2Be 👉 bit.ly/2Sjpz0i #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #ExpresYourself

🤫It's not all words! 🤫 ‘Listen’ to everything kids are trying to tell you with their behaviour, or with play and creativity, or even silence. It’s all self-expression. Homeschooling? Get resources here 👉 bit.ly/2MbnjZi #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #ExpressYourself

👂Listen to & validate feelings 👂 It can take a lot for a child to express themselves, so it's important to listen to help them feel more comfortable and confident. Homeschooling? This might help! 👉 bit.ly/2MbnjZi #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #ExpressYourself

🙌Praise the process! 🙌 Some children may not think of themselves as being very creative - encourage focus on the process, and encourage their efforts. Home-schooling? Get FREE resources here 👉 bit.ly/2MbnjZi #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #ExpressYourself

✨Try something new together✨ Trying new activities can be a great way to find a new creative outlet. There are lots of online tutorials and video demos that you and your child could be inspired by! #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #ExpressYourself

🎨 Build on existing interest or passions 🎨 Think about what has helped kids get through the difficulties of the past year. Dancing? Baking? Drawing? Encourage unique interests and praise efforts to try out new things. #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #ExpressYourself

🎨 Build on existing interest or passions 🎨 One way to help children express themselves is by building on their existing interests or passions. Think about what has helped them get through the difficulties of the past year. Maybe a love of dancing? Getting messy with some b ...

⭐Express Yourself! ⭐ This week is @Place2Be #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, and we're going to be sharing some top tips this week on how to to help children express themselves and feel good about themselves in confusing times!

⭐Online conference worth 2.5 CPD Hours ⭐ By registering for this online event, taking place during Children’s Mental Health Week, you’ll have the chance to discover how creativity can be a life-changing tool for the children you work with every day. bit.ly/3qDGji8

Children & Young People Now has published an article by NSPCC head of policy and public affairs Anna Edmundson calling for a ban on the physical punishment of children in England. The article includes figures which show that Childline counselling sessions about physical abuse ...

Social World Podcast has released a podcast in which Sir Peter Wanless discusses the priorities driving the NSPCC in these challenging times, and outlines the strategic position of the charity. bit.ly/3qnUZC2

Social workers have an important role to play in protecting children from abuse and neglect, especially during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as many children are spending less time in school and more time at home. This briefing from NSPCC Learning summarises guidance f ...

In the darker winter months, it’s more important than ever to get outside to stretch your legs and avoid that cooped up feeling. Check out our blog for some FREE apps that can help with stepping outside! >> bit.ly/3hOyzqu walkinwinter #uklockdown #lockdownexcercise

📱 Protecting children online 📱 The NSPCC has released findings from Freedom of Information (FOI) responses from 38 police forces in England and Wales which shows that 1,220 offences of sexual communication with a child were recorded in the first 3 months of lockdown. ...

As we come to the end of an undoubtedly difficult year, we'd like to thank all of our candidates and colleagues for their incredible work over the last 12 months. There's a lot of hard work still to be done in 2021, but we look forward to brighter times ahead. 💙

Whilst this December may not look like it usually does, we wish you and your loved ones a safe, happy and healthy festive season! 🎄☃️ We look forward to continuing to work with you in 2021 💙