Weekly Social Work Links - Issue #16

Blogs and Articles

Thoughts from Mark Neary on the proposed Downs Syndrome Bill

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Two social workers share why the Human Rights Act matters to them

Reports, Policy and Resources

The Health and Care Bill will put integrated care systems (ICSs) on a statutory footing from April 2022. How can social care providers ensure they are involved as new ICS structures develop, to create partnerships that deliver better services and outcomes for local populations?

Read the results of the survey which looked at the experiences of people receiving community mental health services.

Not travelling between the office and people’s homes can remove thinking space and transitional experiences that were previously helpful in social work.

An investigation into the reasons for difficulties in securing the involvement of doctors at Mental Health Act assessments is entering its reporting phase

Video

This is the latest in a three part series exploring racism, anti-racism and allyship. Lots of food for thought and has been very helpful for me to work through and understand.

In Beers and Ideas three friends delve into some philosophical ideas and think about their impact on them as social workers and on social work practice.

Audio

In few days after the news broke of the murder of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes, Nadia, Fran and Eugene reflect on the tragic death of Arthur and the significance for social work.

The Contextual Safeguarding Young People's Podcast Series has been developed as part of the Scale Up Project and produced by Tanika Trent-McSherry. Featuring young people from across the London and National Scale Up sites, this is the first time you can hear young people sharing their views on all things related to Contextual Safeguarding.

Reflections on moments of pride in the profession from 2021 the social work bohemians wish you all a safe, connected and loving Christmas

Research

This is a very thoughtful article. Really recommend reading it.

Upcoming Events

Eventbrite - Global Women Against Deportations presents Between the devil & the deep blue sea - Tuesday, 14 December 2021 - Find event and ticket information.

The Children Act 1989 has been heralded the world over, described as "the most comprehensive and far-reaching reform of child law which has come before parliament in living memory" by the then Lord-Chancellor, James Mackay.

Pot Luck

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