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Guest blog: My Grenfell experience - part two

Posted by: Lyn Romeo, Posted on: 12 January 2018 - Categories: Knowledge and skills, Society
Stick figure running through a brick wall

In part two of Liz Hughes' guest blog recounting her experience of being a Grenfell Tower key worker, she explains how gaining trust, establishing needs and setting priorities were vital in helping a displaced family cope with the fire's traumatic …

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Guest blog: My Grenfell experience - part one

Posted by: Lyn Romeo, Posted on: 11 January 2018 - Categories: Knowledge and skills, Society
Tea lights of remembrance

Emotions are still raw and the process of recovery ongoing for the survivors, family and friends affected by the Grenfell Tower fire. In the days that followed this tragedy, the worst of times gave rise to the best of humanity …

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Applying social work practice in disaster situations

Posted by: Lyn Romeo, Posted on: 5 September 2017 - Categories: Knowledge and skills, Society

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 …

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