It can feel like adult social care is seen nationally by the media and others through the lens of ‘discharge’ and ‘flow’. When I was President of ADASS, I remember waking up to the radio one morning to a story where the lack of social care capacity was blamed for acute pressures. I got in touch with the speaker to set the record straight. Since then, the conversation has shifted. There's a greater …
Introduction by Robert Lewis In this guest blog we hear from a group of mental health social work leaders from the vibrant North East and Yorkshire NHS Trusts’ Social Work Community of Practice. Many remain unaware that social workers are an increasing presence in NHS mental health services. With their values and rights-based approaches, social …
I hope the new year started well and everyone had a good break over the holidays. This time last year I started as the Chief Social Worker at the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and much has happened …
Introduction by Sarah McClinton, Chief Social Worker for Adults As we welcome the start of Safeguarding Adults Week, I am delighted that Adi Cooper has accepted our invitation to write this blog and share some of her valuable reflections on one …
Introductions Challenges of Considering a Spiritual Model when Working Under a Social Work/Medical Model - Soyeb Aswat Having come into the Social Work arena as a Newly Qualified Social Worker working within an area which had a large South Asian …
Introductions by Sarah McClinton and Robert Lewis Local Authorities: Leaders in Community Mental Health by Christina Cheney In recent years, approaches to mental health support have shifted towards more community based and socially informed care. This shift recognises that mental …
Baroness Louise Casey has begun her role as Chair of the Independent Commission (the Commission) into Adult Social Care. Baroness Casey marked the formal start of the Commission by chairing a roundtable with people with first-hand experience of the social …
“Please put on your own mask before assisting others”. How often have we heard this instruction as our plane prepares for take-off? How often do we think to apply this message to our own safety at work? As we mark …
I am delighted to announce the appointment of a new Chief Social Worker for Adults and a Mental Health Social Work lead to the Department of Health and Social Care. Chief Social Worker Sarah McClinton will be joining us in …
It’s World Social Work Day, bringing people together to learn, connect, and raise awareness of the breadth, value and benefits of modern, progressive social work. To mark the day, I’m delighted to present this blog from Jak Savage MBE, social care consultant, employer of personal assistants and an invaluable voice of lived experience.
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