Weekly Social Work Links - Issue #5

Blogs and Articles

@sabasalman reports on a forthcoming independent study, part-funded by the Department of Health and Social Care – the findings of which are in stark contrast to messages from Boris Johnson’s administration around adapting to the Coronavirus and reforming adult social care

This is a thoughtful post by @dez_holmes about the Care Review underway in childrens' services which has proved controversial.

Helpful summary and interpretation of the Court of Appeal's decision in Bell v Tavistock which reflects Gillick competency from @capacitylaw

Organisations, Policy and News

This is a report published this week by the Child Safeguarding Review Panel looking at the circumstances of babies under one who have been killed or harmed by their fathers or male caregivers and makes some useful recommendations.

A summary of "The myth of invisible men", a review by the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel for England on children under one harmed by fathers and stepfathers.

The government’s new plan in England, for healthcare, adult social care, and our new funding plan but I wouldn't hold your breath.

Video

This isn't just one link but it's a collection of talks, all recorded, with some amazing content covering childrens and adults social work, coproduction and anti-racist practice. Really is something for everyone. I'm grateful that it's been made open for all

This short video explores why CPD is not limited to training and could be listening to podcasts or reading case law.

Audio

This is a podcast aimed at residential child care workers. In this episode there is an interview with David Grimm exploring David's journey from being in care to becoming a student social worker.

An Australian podcast with personal stories of the experiences of burnout and vicarious trauma which is a good listen and very useful to reflect on.

Research

Very useful perspective for those of us in mental health settings with case studies about how restrictions relating to Covid isolation, worked in practice.

A recent open access paper published in Practice

Upcoming events

This might be a bit 'left field' but it could be useful for all of us and we can flag to family and friends too. There is a week of activities focussing on mental wellbeing - some online, some in London - for a small fee or free for concessions, ranging from Singing in Welsh, to Embroidery as meditation.

This event is free to BASW members and open to all others (for a fee) and presents some of the work of the Black and ethnic minority professionals symposium on the 22 September in the afternoon.

Pot Luck

This is a short, very practical piece that I was drawn to which might help some of that feeling of being 'overwhelmed' that we can all feel at times.