January is always a good time to sort your ‘stuff’ out and before starting my new role, I took the opportunity to clear out my cupboard. It was interesting to see what I had kept over the years from the …
Whatever your personal views on the referendum and its outcome, many of us will be reflecting on the impact it will have on our communities, families and those we work alongside every day. I’m thinking about people and their carers, our …
As this year’s Carers Week enters its closing stages, we have had timely reminders of the commitment and honesty of those whose love and care for others is unconditional - and who at times have found themselves in situations where …
[UPDATE 25 Nov 2016] Today is Carers Rights Day, an annual day of awareness raising led by Carers UK, which not only encourages those in caring roles to seek help for themselves and their loved ones, but also challenges organisations, services …
I’m very pleased to be hosting this guest blog from Dr Paul Willis, Senior lecturer in social work with adults in the School for Policy Studies at the University of Bristol. His research and recommendations concerning attitudes and approaches to …
Social work contributes to improving people’s lives in so many ways. The work we do in the field of mental health is becoming an increasingly active and valued part of our role as we strive to sustain recovery and protection …
Strengths based, assets based, empowering… these approaches are the buzz works we are hearing in adult social care these days. I blogged earlier this week about the effectiveness of group work skills and approaches in our practice and wanted to follow …
There are essential social work methods and inventions that all social workers should have the knowledge and skill to apply in a variety of settings. Social work has a long tradition of applying different approaches to help people achieve the …
Isabelle Trowler, Chief Social Worker for Children and Families and I recently wrote out to the sector inviting applications for the opportunity for additional investment in developing teaching partnership approaches. There is growing recognition by employers of social workers that …
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 …