Robin Williams, depression and challenging stigma
The sad news of Robin Williams’ suicide this week has raised the profile of the impact severe depression and substance and alcohol misuse can have on people.
Lyn Romeo
Lyn Romeo, Chief Social Worker for Adults at the Department of Health.
Accentuating the positive in difficult times – social work at its best
One of the best things about this job is that I get to travel across the length and breadth of England to meet social workers, social work managers, students and educators.
Principal Social Workers unite
Tuesday 29 July saw the first ever joint national conference in London for Principal Social Workers (PSWs).
Social work and integration in mental health
A great deal has been happening in relation to mental health and social work over the last couple of months and I am really pleased the sector is giving this very important area the priority it deserves.
World Social Work Day 2014
Today, all over the world, social workers are marking World Social Work Day.
What’s possible and who cares?
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Education and training, Knowledge and skills, Viewpoint
As social workers’ practice becomes less about “what’s wrong here and how do we fix it?” and more about “what’s possible here and what is the best outcome?” For those who are served by social workers it may be timely to take this approach to …