I have often spoken of the value of strong communities and the role of social workers within them. Community is about supporting each other, without prejudice, to get the most out of life. This human rights, citizenship and inclusive approach …
It’s one of the privileges of social work that we are able to offer support and guidance during the very personal – and often hidden – struggles of individuals and their families. Caring for and protecting those closest to you …
It should come as no surprise that this year’s World Social Work Day once again dedicated itself to a human quality we can all sign up to, regardless of circumstance or geography: respect for the dignity and rights of all …
Isabelle Trowler and I, in our capacities as the Chief Social Workers for Children and Families and Adults respectively, are happy to support any initiative which seeks to promote best practice and uphold human rights. The recently launched National Mental …
Enabling people to live their lives exactly as they want – it’s more than the medication, it is something aside from treatment. Comfort? Peace of mind? (Bereaved man in his sixties) 15 March this year marks World Social Work Day. …
It’s International Women’s Day today. This year’s theme focuses on parity between the sexes and how we all need to do more – as individuals, organisations and society – to raise awareness, close the gap and put an end to …
Working alongside and with carers has always been one of the most satisfying areas of social work for Medway Council's Principal Social Worker for Adults, Justine Collom. In the week that seven major charities joined with Alistair Burt, Minister of …
Adult social work continues to demonstrate its vital role and ability to specialise across the health and care system. I am therefore very pleased to introduce this guest blog from Dr Ruth Allen, a great practice leader in mental health …
People should never be defined by their conditions or circumstances, but by their needs and aspirations. The National Adult Autism Strategy, which debuted in 2010, is the embodiment of this ethos, built on the experiences and recommendations of adults living …
Recognition of our worth as social workers is always welcome – when backed with the intent to create and strengthen new and existing frameworks to support and promote our work, even more so. That’s why Secretary of State for Education, …