Social Work Links and Learning #166

4 May 2025

Introduction

Welcome back, all, and thanks for the time and space in your inbox.

I am away next week, so I won’t be posting, but I will return on 18 May.

Enjoy May and the Bank Holiday (if you are in the UK!)

Photo by Vitolda Klein on Unsplash

Quote of the Week

Blogs and Articles

Fast-track social work scheme to end in 2027 after government decides to withdraw funding - Community Care

How safeguarding leads fall into the regional inconsistency trap - Times Educational Supplement

Rooting care in place - Discussion with ADASS President - The MJ

‘Not perfect, but we will get there’ – Community Living

Views on the AMHP contribution to Mental Health Act assessments - The Critical AMHP

Should learning disabilities be separated from autism in healthcare policy? - Learning Disability Today

Dementia care: are terms of endearment like ‘sweetheart’ comforting or condescending? - The Conversation

Shouting at children can alter their brains, MPs to be told - The Independent

What is the Lampard mental health public inquiry? - BBC News

The Court of Appeal explains why local authorities cannot consent to the confinement of children in their care – Mental Capacity Law and Policy

Policy, Reports and Resources

Abolishing NHS England: what you need to know - NHS Confederation

Responsible use of Generative AI in social care: Guidance - Digital Care Hub

Identifying and supporting persons who are vulnerable in an emergency - GOV.UK (updated)

Mental Capacity Act Resources including new May 2025 Update of Case Law - Edge Training

Listening and Learning: Amplifying the voices of overseas-trained workers - National Guardian's Office

Audio and Video

Social Care Shorts - Purpose and Meaning - YouTube

Do not say "On a DOL"!! - Supported Living Podcast with Eleanor Tallon - YouTube

Recognition of Family Life by Children Living in Kinship Care Arrangements in England, by Dr Paul Shuttleworth - YouTube (via BASW)

Research

‘Being that hopeful person’: The contribution of social workers to older people’s well-being - The British Journal of Social Work

Direct quotations in social work writing: multi-functionality and double voicing - British Journal of Social Work

Events and Training

Mental Health Inpatient Settings - HSSIB - 14 May A discussion of safety investigations with this theme

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, and children not in school – Benefits, threats and challenge - 39 Essex Street - 15 May

Stress, Burnout, Mental Health and Well-Being in Social Workers - NIHR Policy Research Unit in Health and Social Care Workforce - 20 May

Pot Luck

A read

In uncertain times. get curious - Behavioral Scientist

A listen

The conversations you should be having with your manager - Harvard Business Review Ideacast (podcast)