Social Work Links and Learning #142

6 October 2024

Introduction

Welcome back. A reminder both of Black History Month and some pieces below to reflect that and also that I will be away so the next newsletter should be expected on 29 October. Thanks to all who are new members and regular readers. I’m always open to feedback and suggestions!

While we are still in the Ten Days of Repentance, a time for reflection in the Jewish faith, I am sharing this activity which all might be interested in, which allows us to record some of our hopes and learning from the past year, to send to us, next year and see how and if we have accomplished them. Regardless of faith, reflection can always help us become the people and practitioners we want to be.

Have a good October!

Photo by Brigitte Tohm on Unsplash

Quote of the Week

Blogs and Articles

Black History Month 2024 - Mushtag

Professional Identity – defining the box. – Shorts Media – home of Social Work Shorts and Self Care Shorts

Private firms ran almost all care homes forced to shut for breaches in England - The Guardian

Prologue to my ‘caring memoir’ – my journey with my Mum in her final years - Dr Shibley Rahman Blog

Two in five parents ‘educate disabled children at home due to lack of provision’ - Express and Star

Man with learning disabilities settles claim against healthcare provider for alleged physical and emotional harm - Doughty Street Chambers

Closed hearings, safeguarding concerns, and financial interests v. best interests – Promoting Open Justice in the Court of Protection

On the outside, looking in: sibling experiences of adolescent inpatient mental health care - Mental Elf

Health inequalities need to be central to NHS 10-year plan, say King’s Fund - Learning Disability Today

My father, a handful of spoons and his journey into dementia - The Guardian

Social Work England will not review sample of CPD records following current registration renewal period - Community Care

Policy, Reports and Resources

Evidencing the outsourcing of social care provision in England - Final Project Report - Nuffield Foundation - (link directly to PDF)

An update on our analysis of diversity data in our fitness to practise processes - Social Work England

Prevent duty in healthcare: guidance and training for practitioners - GOV.UK

Disability, disparity and demand - Analysis of the numbers and experiences of children in care and care leavers with a disability or long-term health condition - Coram Voice

Structural Racism, Ethnicity and Health Inequalities in London - Institute of Health Equity

Audio and Video

The Relational Social Work Podcast - Ian Thomas - Healing Through Connection

AMHPs, MHA admission and changing cultures – in conversation with Colleen Simon and John Mitchell – Mental Capacity Law and Policy

What's it like to be a child in care? - BBC

Research

Who cares about the carers? A call to action on behalf of mothers of disabled children - Frontiers

Do healthcare professionals work around safety standards, and should we be worried? A scoping review - BMJ Quality & Safety

Events and Training

CPD Requirements Workshops - Social Work England - Multiple dates

Lord Simon Woolley: a leadership that inspires, a leadership that empowers - Anglia Ruskin University - 9 October (event for Black History Month)

Social Work Ethics Club - Professional Workforce Development Newham - 10 October

Black History Month: Celebrating the impact of Black social workers - Frontline - 15 October

Social Work, Asylum & Refugees - Lunchtime Webinar - Unison Scotland - 6 November

Fitness to Practise Workshops for Social Workers - Social Work England - 5 December

Pot Luck

A read

UK faith leaders call for rejection of hate on October 7 anniversary - Standard

A listen

The funk and soul club that changed Manchester - BBC Sounds

A watch

Black History Buff Podcast - YouTube (so many great episodes)