Introduction
A request this week and I promise two things -
I will not do this more than once a year and
this newsletter will always remain free,
but a charity that means a lot to me is having a fundraiser this weekend and matching donations pledged until tomorrow - 11 March.
Kisharon Langdon support Jewish adults and children in with learning disabilities and autism, providing specialist education, employment opportunities, supported accommodation, social events and far more and have services in London and Manchester.
If you can spare even a pound or two (or any currency - with Gift Aid if you are in the UK), it will make a massive difference to an organisation I know well and know it will make a difference.
This is the link to my fundraising page with more information about the charity and the work they do. If this newsletter helps you and you can spare it (and donations can be anonymous) it would mean a great deal to me and lots of people who benefit.
Have a good week and Happy Mother’s Day if you celebrate it in any way.
Quote of the Week
Blogs and Articles
Call for stronger regulation of kinship strategy - CYP Now
Words that make me go hmmm: Safe – Rewriting social care
Policy, Reports and Resources
AMHP Leads Network - Resources Page
What health and care need from the next government: #1 – NHS staffing - Nuffield Trust
Mental health statistics: prevalence, services and funding in England - House of Commons Library
Audio and Video
The Journey of a Social Worker - The Social Worker and the Mentor Podcast (YouTube link)
Research
Strengths-based Approaches—Perspectives from Practitioners - British Journal of Social Work
Events and Training
Social Work Week - 18 March to 22 March - many free events!
Social Work Community of Practice Learning Event - University of Edinburgh - 27 March
Attuned Trauma-Safe Research - University of Edinburgh - 9 May
Pot Luck
A read
What if everybody did everything right? - Surfing Complexity
A listen
The Future of Leadership - BBC Sounds
A watch
Let's Laugh More: Exploring the Relationship Between Disability and Humor - Lincoln Center