Social Work Links and Learning #141
29 September 2024
Introduction
Welcome and Welcome Back to all. I know I’ve had a few new subscriptions recently so thought it might be helpful to explain that when I add links, it is on the basis of ‘interesting things I have found’ during any given week - the pieces might not be ‘new’ that week, as happens this week when I came across a piece shared on X which was written in 2016, but no less relevant today. I’d also draw any social work students’ attention to the BASW event specifically for students and if you aren’t a student, do pass details on as it looks like a great opportunity which is free for social work students (and only social work students).
Talking about free events, I’ll be at Community Care Live next week (on Wednesday). It is in person and it is in London but if you have the opportunity, it’s always a great learning event.
Lastly for anyone who may be celebrating, wishing you a sweet Jewish New Year which is celebrated this week. Shana Tovah.
Quote of the Week
Blogs and Articles
The Ombudsman, DoLS and triaging – asking the impossible? – Mental Capacity Law and Policy
Biology’s Challenge to Social Work – Embodying the Person-in-Environment Perspective – Shorts Media
The Insight Debate - The Samurai Social Worker
Is Section 136 [of the Mental Health Act] Overused? - Mental Health Cop
NHS pilot uses virtual reality to tackle racism and discrimination among staff - The Guardian
New data reveals rates of family violence among those who died by suicide - The Conversation
Social workers in England begin using AI system to assist their work - The Guardian
Policy, Reports and Resources
Covid-19 and the nation’s mental health - Centre for Mental Health
Audio and Video
The Children's Home Scandal Part One - The Children's Home Scandal Part Two - The Rest is Money - Spotify Links
Research
Events and Training
The Sexual Abuse of Older People in Hospitals: Research Launch - Hourglass - 3 Oct
Ageing with Learning Disabilities - Cardiff University - 9 Oct
From data to delivery - Resource planning for better mental health access - CPEC - 10 Oct
Own Your Placement - BASW Charitable Foundation - THIS EVENT IS FREE FOR (ONLY) SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS - 22 October - and you will need to register with BASW
Pot Luck
A read
Plato’s Cave and the Stubborn Persistence of Ignorance - MIT Press
A listen
It Can't Just be Me - BBC Sounds (5 episodes)
A watch
How to Get Good at Small Talk, and Even Enjoy It - Harvard Business Review (YouTube)