The use of personal protective equipment is a complex issue and much less straightforward for social workers than the government would have us think, says senior practitioner Colin Mabbutt as he looks back at his experiences over the last year
Top tips for social workers from adults with learning disabilities, families and carers
… social worker, I want you to: Use simple language Prepare for visits Think about using activities to help me … I can do Treat me as an equal Support me to make choices for myself Respect my privacy- do not share information about … Make promises you cannot keep Ignore me Make decisions for me Focus on my diagnosis only Judge me Ignore my …
Anti-poverty campaigners have criticised the new chancellor’s emergency announcements this week, accusing the government of making ‘the poorest kids and families in our society’ pay for their mistakes.
… minimum of 9 hours CPD. Please contact ProfDE@basw.co.uk for any queries. Information and Booking Training Specifics … to engage in daily mindfulness-based homework exercises for 20 minutes per day, for 6 out of the 7 days, between sessions. Each session …
The global pandemic has shown that disaster work should be a core social work skill, says Lena Dominelli as she launches a new CPD programme and a MSc to plug the gap