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“There is a gap in the narrative around the value of social work,” ADCS President says

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“There is a gap in the narrative around the value of social work,” ADCS President says

Social Work Today sat down with Andy Smith, President of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS), at the end of November to discuss the latest policy announcements, social work identity and the power love.

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Dr James Todd celebrates completing his PhD at Queen’s University Belfast, marking the culmination of a journey that has spanned decades of lifelong learning, overcoming health challenges, and supporting those in need.

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How social workers can support safe hospital discharge

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How social workers can support safe hospital discharge

Speaking at the COMPASS Jobs Fair in London, Richard Brown and Rosie Kirsty Richards looked at the impact and the ways in which Hounslow’s social workers work to provide safe and effective discharge from hospital.

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Re-Think: Overcoming professional difference or 'stuckness' as social workers

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Will a new era of government mean a new era for social work?

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Will a new era of government mean a new era for social work?

2024 closed the door on 14 years of Conservative government and ushered in Keir Starmer and the Labour Party. But how much will really change and how can social workers influence things for the better?

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New report highlights risk of exploitation of adults with cognitive impairment

A new report has highlighted the risk of control and exploitation of adults living with cognitive impairment.

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Parental mental health ‘often overlooked’ in cases of death or serious harm of a child

UK failing to protect trafficked children’s rights amid systemic failures

“There is a gap in the narrative around the value of social work,” ADCS President says

“It’s never too late to pursue your dreams, no matter the obstacles in your way”

How social workers can support safe hospital discharge

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16/12/24

Parental mental health ‘often overlooked’ in cases of death or serious harm of a child

A new report reveals that 485 children were affected by serious child safeguarding incidents over a one-year period, with over half of incidents involving the death or serious harm of a child aged one to 5 involved a parent or relevant adult with a mental health condition.

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13/12/24

UK failing to protect trafficked children’s rights amid systemic failures

The Government is being urged to act as a new report reveals they are failing to protect trafficked children, with systemic barriers preventing them from receiving the care and justice they deserve.

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12/12/24

“There is a gap in the narrative around the value of social work,” ADCS President says

Social Work Today sat down with Andy Smith, President of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS), at the end of November to discuss the latest policy announcements, social work identity and the power love.

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10/12/24

“It’s never too late to pursue your dreams, no matter the obstacles in your way”

Dr James Todd celebrates completing his PhD at Queen’s University Belfast, marking the culmination of a journey that has spanned decades of lifelong learning, overcoming health challenges, and supporting those in need.

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09/12/24

How social workers can support safe hospital discharge

Speaking at the COMPASS Jobs Fair in London, Richard Brown and Rosie Kirsty Richards looked at the impact and the ways in which Hounslow’s social workers work to provide safe and effective discharge from hospital.

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06/12/24

Re-Think: Overcoming professional difference or 'stuckness' as social workers

Good relations between professionals are essential in safeguarding children but making those relationships work can be difficult.

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05/12/24

Will a new era of government mean a new era for social work?

2024 closed the door on 14 years of Conservative government and ushered in Keir Starmer and the Labour Party. But how much will really change and how can social workers influence things for the better?

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04/12/24

New report highlights risk of exploitation of adults with cognitive impairment

A new report has highlighted the risk of control and exploitation of adults living with cognitive impairment.

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