Weekly Social Work Links - Issue 69
5th March 2023
Introduction
International Women’s Day comes this week on the 8th March and there are many events for Social Work Day/Week/Month so I have added the links from last week as there are too many individual events to list. Thanks to all those who provided feedback and responses to the newsletter last week - I always welcome feedback, suggestions, and comments. Advance notice that I will be away at the end of March so will have a break for a couple of weeks.
Hope the week is fruitful wherever you are and a joyful Purim to all who celebrate (I’ve added a link at the bottom if you are curious!)
Blogs and Articles
Social work leaders come together to tackle mounting workforce issues - Community Care
4 Essential Questions Every Frontline Social Worker Must Ask – Richard Devine
Social work recruitment and retention: tackling the crisis - Martin Webber's Blog
Beyond PPI: People living with dementia in the driving seat - The Small Places
Leadership skills needed in social care - Log my Care
Policy, Reports and Resources
Challenging adult social care decisions in England and Wales - Equality and Human Rights Commission
Government responds to JCHR call for adoption apology - includes link to Inquiry
New resources for justice professionals - Russell Webster
Support for Recruitment and Retention in Adult Social Care - IMPACT
Video
Mental Health Act Proposal Discussion - Rightful Lives/Restraint Reduction Network
Stop People Dying Too Young - Inclusion North
Audio
The voices of disabled and older people could help shape the future of social care - BBC Sounds
Research
Events
Young Onset Dementia Reconsidered - Deep (UK Network of Dementia Voices) - 6 March
Celebrating International Women's Day - NHS Confederation - 8 March
Social Work Day/Week/Month related
World Social Work Day 2023 Conference - International Federation of Social Workers - 15 March
Social Work Week - Social Work England 20 - 24 March
Social Work Week - SCIE - 24 March
Community Care Festival of Learning - 27 - 31 March (mix of free and paid)
BASW Social Work Month - various dates through March
Pot Luck
A read
What Is Purim? Learn All About the Joyful Jewish Holiday - Good Housekeeping USA
A listen
Encyclopedia Womannica (quick daily 5-10 min listens about remarkable women)
Thank you 😁