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 …
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 …
Recognising and celebrating the achievements of social workers - and our profession’s rich diversity as a whole - is something we’re not particularly known for. Perhaps this isn’t surprising given our focus on helping others - it really isn't about …
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, …
I was privileged to attend the annual Social Worker of the Year Awards in London recently. It was an opportunity to hear some great stories of amazing social workers and the practice they undertake day in and out, making a …
‘No voice unheard, no right ignored’ may have been the title and intent of the government’s consultation for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions, but it’s not a bad summation of our approach as social workers too. …