Weekly Social Work Links - Issue #24

Blogs and Articles

Kayleigh Rose Evans offers tips on what works for her in organising her time and work schedule in social work. I love this so much partly because I could literally talk for hours about this subject!

This blog includes disclosure of sexual assault, grooming and rape.

Another great piece with a new perspective on dyspraxia from a practitioner's view.

Reflections from a bereaved parent which are so useful and helps me think about what changes we can and must make

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Reports, Resources and Policy

Really important information

This user-led research explores the barriers that deaf and Disabled people face when wanting to share their lived experience.

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This isn't new but it was shared this week and reminded me it's always worth refreshing

Video

This page has an embedded link to the launch event for this book, which I attended and found very thought-provoking and useful. I also recommend the book

Family Rights Group hosted a series of policy seminars exploring what reforms are needed, particularly within our child welfare and family justice system, so more children can live safely and thrive within their families and communities.

Audio

Professor Trish Hafford-Letchfield explores the experiences of LGBT+ older people during lockdown.

For disabled people, what has been the learning from the Covid-19 pandemic? And what now needs to happen to ensure better lives? Michael McEwan, a reporter on disability issues, speaks to Health Journalist and Broadcaster, Pennie Taylor about the history of care and support for people with disabilities, the impact of Covid-19 and how support and services can be improved.

Research

In his debut blog, Robbie Fraser reviews findings from a staff survey stating that the role of a social worker in CMHTs is valued, but hard to define. The paper referred to in this blog is available here

Interesting paper which was shared on Twitter this week

Events

Hourglass has launched Age Reform Coalition (ARC) a collaboration with three other organisations to campaign for better standards in care homes across the UK, for both carers and residents. These three online events are free to attend and you can watch live

Eventbrite - Rethink Mental Illness presents How can we proactively reach and support people with severe mental illness? - Thursday, 3 March 2022 - Find event and ticket information.

University of Chichester presents Online book launch: Digital Connection in Health and Social Work (Covid-19)

Join us for our second virtual symposium showcasing the latest research conducted within the NIHR School for Public Health Research Public Mental Health (PMH) Programme.

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Pot Luck

This week, I'm randomly sharing one of my favourite websites for no reason except I thought some people might be interested

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