Weekly Social Work Links - Issue #55

Blog and Articles

‘Social workers have among the most difficult working conditions of all equivalent professions’, is the key finding of new research just published in International Social Work journal. 

As an ex-foster carer, I have my own opinions about the John Lewis advert but I think the space is far better used for the views of care experienced people.

A new Channel 4 documentary has revealed that disabled people who are victims of domestic abuse often struggle to get the help they need.

Ruth is a young person with lived experience of using formal and informal advocacy to get through a number of challenging situations in their life.

Reports, Resources and Policy

Has Britain become an ‘insecure society’? Is anxiety running out of control? If so, could the two things be connected?

Important new guidance for assessing patients following self-harm was launched in a special conference in Oxford last week.

Video

Joint Committee on the Draft Mental Health Bill

The last webinar from Student Connect and Siobhan Maclean. An amazing body of work from an exceptional group of people.

Audio

Dr Ruth Naughton-Doe explores the potential for timebanks in adult social care – and their challenges.

Anti-racism is a verb not a noun. Listen in to these conversations about how people are making anti-racist action a part of their lives.

Research

 This links to a PDF which can be downloaded

Events

Psychological and legal perspectives

Pot Luck

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