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Pressured services mean older people missing out on access to social workers

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29/11/23

Pressured services mean older people missing out on access to social workers

New research has revealed how ageism, lack of investment and pressured services are undermining the potential for older people to access valuable social workers when they need them most.

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The importance of safe spaces in practice to challenge systemic racism

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28/11/23

The importance of safe spaces in practice to challenge systemic racism

A new group of social workers is changing practice by remodelling supervision and creating safe spaces to tackle racism.

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Modern-day slavery: How social workers are responding to hidden forms of abuse

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27/11/23

Modern-day slavery: How social workers are responding to hidden forms of abuse

‘It’s people, it’s guns, it’s drugs,’ Neil Connolly, social worker with Hampshire County Council, said at a seminar last week.

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Dr David N Jones awarded honorary degree by University of London

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23/11/23

Dr David N Jones awarded honorary degree by University of London

Social worker Dr David N Jones, former General Secretary of the British Association of Social Workers, is one of five highly esteemed individuals to be awarded an honorary degree by the University of London at its annual Foundation Day celebration.

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Half a million people waiting for care, a direct payment or for their care needs to be assessed

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22/11/23

Half a million people waiting for care, a direct payment or for their care needs to be assessed

Council leaders say further savings to council budgets mean tough decisions need to be made, and warned struggles for people needing care and support.

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More children in care being moved far from their local area, new data shows

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18/11/23

More children in care being moved far from their local area, new data shows

New government figures show a 62% rise in the number of children in care being moved away from their local area over the last decade.

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Five London councils to recruit and showcase good practice at CJF London

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16/11/23

Five London councils to recruit and showcase good practice at CJF London

Five London Councils (Ealing, Hounslow, Kensington & Chelsea, Southwark, and Westminster) head to the COMPASS Jobs Fair London on Monday, to showcase good practice across children’s and adults’ services and highlight their commitment to recruiting and retaining top social work talent.

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"Ubuntu prepared me for social work in ways I never thought I'd understand"

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14/11/23

"Ubuntu prepared me for social work in ways I never thought I'd understand"

Mthoko Ngobese, Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of West London, explains the significance of Ubuntu maxims to social work practice ahead of her seminar on the topic at the Social Work Innovations conference.

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Pressured services mean older people missing out on access to social workers

Pressured services mean older people missing out on access to social workers

The importance of safe spaces in practice to challenge systemic racism

The importance of safe spaces in practice to challenge systemic racism

Modern-day slavery: How social workers are responding to hidden forms of abuse

Modern-day slavery: How social workers are responding to hidden forms of abuse

Dr David N Jones awarded honorary degree by University of London

Dr David N Jones awarded honorary degree by University of London

Half a million people waiting for care, a direct payment or for their care needs to be assessed

Half a million people waiting for care, a direct payment or for their care needs to be assessed

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