Social Work Links and Learning #149
15th December 2024
Introduction
I’ll start by wishing all a Merry Christmas/Festive period as I will be taking a break next week. I’ll be back before the new year. Thanks for allowing me space in your inbox and enjoy the rest if you have one.
As always, I welcome any comments/suggestions/feedback.
Quote of the Week
Blogs and Articles
A Very Dickensian Christmas — Poverty Research & Advocacy Network
UK Government Urged to Act on Trafficked Children’s Rights Amid Systemic Failures - ECPAT UK
An Open Letter about Ageism - Social Work Today
Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother guilty of her murder - Tortoise
'Our son was naked and in crisis on CCTV' - BBC News
Mental health trust could have licence removed - BBC News
Re-Think: Overcoming professional difference or 'stuckness' as social workers - Social Work Today UK
Council to vote on bringing children’s services back in-house - Community Care
Policy, Reports and Resources
Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel: annual report 2023 to 2024 - GOV.UK
Building disability inclusive workplaces - NHS Employers
Child Trafficking in the UK 2024: a snapshot - ECPAK UK
Audio and Video
Depression isn't a Dysfunction - EPSIGUK - James Turner - YouTube
The Role Of A Housing Professional with Sia - The Social Worker and the Mentor - YouTube
Research
Events and Training
Annual Report 2023 to 2025 (mental health focus) - Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel - 12 Feb
Pot Luck
A read
Two Ways to Change Your Momentum - Raptitude
Thank you Vic, enjoy your break