Many of you will have seen the announcement from the First Secretary of State, Damian Green outlining the next steps on reform of adult social care. As people are living longer and the population ages, the Government recognises the need …
During the many conversations I have with colleagues in the care and support sector, the challenge of recruiting and retaining a quality social care workforce to serve growing, aging and diversifying populations is a frequent topic. It’s a challenge the …
Readers of my previous blog celebrating the extension and additional funding for Named Social Worker Pilots will already be aware of the Innovation Unit and their collaboration with SCIE as together they work to distil the learning thus far from …
Although it’s true to say that no two days are the same in the world of social work, we generally work with individuals and families to support them through difficult times. We are there to make sure they are safeguarded …
As someone who once worked in an Emergency Duty Team, I have incredible respect for those social workers who work through the night providing vital responses and services to children, families and adults. They work effectively and efficiently alongside colleagues …
Thought provoking strengths based workshop inspires my new report So much of what we do in our profession is about enabling people to have the best possible lives. We are there to help them build on their strengths and focus …
Social academics Laurel Hitchcock and Amanda Taylor - Laurel based in Birmingham Alabama in the US, Amanda in Lancashire in the UK - met over a year ago on Twitter. Since that time they have been meeting regularly using Skype …
Working with people living with dementia and those who care for them is an aspect of social work practice that will only grow in importance for our profession. As the number of people living with the condition continues to rise …
Adult Principal Social Workers have recently been celebrating and promoting the role of Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs). I was once an approved social worker and I know what a vital difference this role makes to protecting people's human rights. …
To say that my role as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) gives me job satisfaction would be an understatement. I am reminded every day to value people for who they are, helping them take back control and empower others …