Lyn Romeo, Chief Social Worker for Adults at the Department of Health.
As our newly elected ministers settle into their respective portfolios, I’ve been reflecting on my priorities as Chief Social Worker for Adults. Top of the list for me is the need for social work to be positioned and embedded at …
Last November, I encouraged social workers, educators and anyone involved in supporting vulnerable individuals and families to take part in the Autism Statutory Guidance consultation. I cannot emphasise enough how important it is to me to see the values and …
Today I am very pleased to announce we have published the Department of Health response to the consultation on the knowledge and skills required for social work in adult social care. Social workers touch the lives of so many people …
As effective social workers, we work alongside people, building relationships with individuals and families to appreciate the context within which their worries and concerns exist , but also ensuring that as professionals, we understand how the care and support system …
New Year Honours 2016 – nominations close 9 March One of the privileges afforded the role of Chief Social Worker for Adults is the opportunity to meet with and learn from the many inspirational individuals working hard within and beyond …
I’ve written before about how pleased I am that social workers are being actively consulted during the creation or reform of legislation - and also the guidance and regulations supporting its implementation. As a result, our values of empathy, openness …
There remains a perception in some quarters that twitter and other forms of social media exist mainly to celebrate the trivial and elevate the irrelevant – reductive debasers of meaningful conversations. But this simply isn’t true and certainly not for …
Personalised. Respectful. Best outcomes. Independence. Equality. Human rights. These are very familiar words in our lexicon of social work. Every day, we strive to support people and families in their efforts to lead happier, healthier, more productive lives. Ensuring people’s …
As another year draws to a close and many of you take a well-earned rest over Christmas, it feels like a good moment to take stock of where we’ve got to in the ongoing reform of social work education and …
Being a social worker is a privilege, but it is one which carries huge responsibilities. When you work so closely with those you are seeking to help, effective relationships require a high degree of emotional intelligence - an awareness that …