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Learning Disability Week: our role in ending discrimination
BASW (the British Association of Social Workers) and SCIE (the Social Care Institute for Excellence) have launched new resources to support the capabilities of social workers in their work with...
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Social work bohemians
Over the last few months, we have seen social workers and social work students coming together to support one another. Not only that, they are also coming up with ways to develop and shape new ideas...
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A message of hope, support and solidarity
Fran Leddra and Mark Harvey, Chief Social Workers for Adults, join forces with Isabelle Trowler, Chief Social Worker for Children and families, to share special messages with the profession. Chief...
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Coronavirus and health inequalities: supporting BAME communities
Mark Harvey: Throughout this coronavirus pandemic, we have been reminded again of the devastating impact societal inequalities have had on the health and wellbeing of Black, Asian and ethnically...
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Making the most of uncertainty
Mark Harvey: Meet Carmen Colomina, Practice Development Manager at the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE). Like all of us, Carmen's main objective as a social worker is to improve social work...
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A message from Lyn Romeo
Fran Leddra and Mark Harvey: As many of you may have spotted, we were originally due to end our time as joint Chief Social Workers for Adults (CSWs) in October this year, yet we are still here. That's...
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Our message of thanks, faith and hope
Image by Pixaline from Pixabay As we approach a festive season that will be very different for all of us, we wanted to say thank you again for the support you have provided our communities during a...
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Striving for access, equality and respect in our profession and beyond
I’m pleased to introduce this blog from Isabelle Trowler, Chief Social Worker for Children and Families at the Department for Education (DfE). As Chief Social Workers, a crucial part of our national...
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Chief Social Workers for Adults present their annual report for 2020/21
"In 2020, the pandemic meant we had to move from offices and bases to our bedrooms, living rooms and kitchens to work." Challenges and changes The Chief Social Workers for Adults annual report 2021 is...
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Revisiting safeguarding practice
Lyn Romeo: Continuous professional development in safeguarding practice is essential if we are to serve individuals, families, and communities well. The recently published Revisiting safeguarding...
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