This week sees the launch of the final publications of the Named Social Worker programme, launched by the Department of Health and Social Care two years ago and involving nine local authorities from across England over its two phases. Next …
I’m delighted to welcome Mark Trewin as the latest guest blogger on my site. Mark is passionate about the role of social work in mental health services. He is currently seconded from Bradford Council to DHSC and NHSE as a …
When I ask social workers to describe the distinctive contribution they make to mental health services the answer is often that they work with a “social model” and ensure that human rights and citizen outcomes are prioritised. But what exactly …
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 …
Pilot expansion and extra funding strengthens the voice of people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions Delegates attending the National Children and Adults Services Conference (NCAS) in Bournemouth last week might have heard our Minister for Care and …
Last year's pilot scheme prepares to roll out further. Deadline for expressions of interest is 25 August 2017! Earlier this year, I wrote a blog applauding the early success of an initiative in which people with learning disabilities, mental health challenges …
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 …
Let me begin with a bold assertion, but one which I believe expresses a widely held view by those seeking to raise the profile and effectiveness of mental health social work: Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) are mostly invisible. I’ll …
Regular readers of my blog will know that I am keen to highlight the significant contribution that social work can make in different settings and contexts. Working with other professions to support and assist people with mental ill health is …