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Since time began, human beings have lived in communities together. In caves, ancient settlements, small villages, then expanding into towns and cities as we do
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We are delighted to have worked with Daniel Barnett, Barrister at Outer Temple Chambers and LBC Presenter, to collaboratively write his new small book on Spotting Malingering. It focuses on helping employers to identify malingering in their staff, and provides expert guidance on what to do about it.
“You made the book 1,000 x better.” – Daniel Barnett
Spotting Malingering
New Small Book by Daniel Barnett, written in collaboration with Dr Kerry Davison, our Clinical Director
Please click here to purchase the book.
Since time began, human beings have lived in communities together. In caves, ancient settlements, small villages, then expanding into towns and cities as we do
Beginning University can be a really exciting experience for many, but it also brings its own unique challenges and changes that can have an impact
University can be a fun and exciting experience and is often a great opportunity for students to experience living on their own, making new friends,
Festive cheer or festive fear? The pressure to feel festive and enjoy the Christmas period can feel overwhelming at times for many of us. The
The theme of World Mental Health Day this year is ‘It is time to prioritise mental health in the workplace’. The impact of poor mental
For millennia, humans have led physically active and engaged lives. However, in recent times the way we live and work can sometimes make it more
We all experience grief and loss in our lives. We mostly consider this in terms of the loss of a loved one, however other forms
The aim of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to celebrate the efforts being made
Work Life Balance, three simple words we hear often but how much notice do we really take? For many this may seem an impossible dream,
Visualisation exercises can be a really effective way to relax our bodies and minds by picturing a peaceful and calming scene. In this audio, Karen
Visualisation exercises can be a really effective way to relax our bodies and minds by picturing a peaceful and calming scene. In this audio, Karen
Making the decision to begin therapy for the first time can take a lot of thought and time, and can result in you having questions
A ‘glimmer’ is the exact opposite of a trigger for our nervous system and are small moments that help bring you back to feelings of
Many people like an element of challenge in their life as challenge can be interesting and exciting for us to overcome and a little stress
Reflecting on things which have happened is the gateway to understanding these events. Working within the health and social care fields (or any job where
For many people, winter, and especially over the festive period, can be a testing time of year. We have fewer opportunities for natural light as
Like many of us, I found growing up really hard going, a rollercoaster of emotions, trying to navigate relationships, not least my relationship with myself.
What is self-care? The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines self-care as a way to promote, prevent and maintain good health for individuals and communities without
This year’s theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is loneliness with the aim to encourage us to consider the impacts of loneliness on mental health
This year’s theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is loneliness with the aim to encourage us to consider the impacts of loneliness on mental health
If you know someone who is experiencing mental health difficulties it can be difficult to know what to do, but there are a number of
Resilience refers to our ability to withstand, recover and adjust after something difficult or traumatic has happened to us. Being resilient is not about just
Maintaining a healthy work life balance can be difficult, but it is essential for supporting our overall well-being and reducing the risk of stress and
Physical and mental health are interconnected and equally important. To learn more about how exercising can help to protect and support your mental health and
Protecting and supporting our mental health is just as important as looking after our physical health. This resource is a guide to improving your mental
Our Wellness Checklist provides an effective and adaptable framework to help you to prioritise and support your mental health and wellbeing in your busy daily
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As you may be aware, on the 14th April 2025 the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) announced changes to the Fair Access limit with a reduction of funding to £3000 and the discontinuation of the separate Fair Access Limit for specialist assessments.
We are currently working really hard to amend quotes for ongoing therapy work to fit within the new Fair Access Limit and working closely with Adopt South West and other local RAAs. We are also working closely with other specialist adoption support providers and therapeutic organisations including DDP connects and Theraplay UK to explore how we can continue to deliver specialist therapies within this limit.
If you are waiting for a new package of therapy please look out for correspondence from ASW or your regional adoption support agency, as they will need to regain your consent for the amended therapy contract.
If you are concerned about the impact of the delay on your family or have questions about the therapy or assessment you are waiting for please get in touch with Ellen or Jen and we will do our best to support you.
We will be contributing to a wider response to this and the following is a link to a petition requesting government action – Petition · Action Against ASGSF Changes (Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund) – United Kingdom · Change.org