In July, I met with a group of colleagues undertaking the Principal Social Worker (PSW) role in a number of Councils across England. Lyn Romeo, the Chief Social Worker in the Department of Health and Social Care – a tireless advocate of social work practice – had instigated this meeting and was also in attendance.…
Following last years World Social Work Day eBook success we have again produced an eBook to reflect on social work and social work practice. This year we have asked for contributors to write a ‘Drabble’ – a 100 word article or story. Historically a Drabble is a 100 word short story (created by Sci-Fi fans), we…
World Social Work Day 2018 Dear PSW’s It wouldn’t be world social work day now without a PSW eBook offering. This year we want to try something different to blogs. We want as many people as possible to write a ‘Drabble’ Historically a Drabble is a 100 word short story, we want to take this…
As Christmas approaches the Adult Principal Social Work Network wanted to share a little book of festive themed blogs, stories and even poetry for all to enjoy. So come all ye faithful social workers and have a read, share and rejoice in all that is good about social work. Thank you to all that have contributed to…
A major survey has been launched to find out what research needs to happen in future to further improve adult social work in England. The survey asks social workers and other professionals who work alongside social workers, to talk about their experiences and what they think should be priorities for future social work research. There…
The Adult PSW Network have this year decided to hold a fringe event on the Eve of NCASC 17, Social Cares biggest conference of the year. The focus the fringe is to reflect on any major issues or challenges that attendees think are important, discuss them and share them as a message for NCAS conference attendees.…
I remember turning 10, it was significant and I felt grown up and perhaps a little bit more noticed (well for a day or so anyway). Friends and family kept telling me I was now in ‘double figures’ and they kept asking me what I wanted to do when I grow up. They also told…
‘R’ is for ‘Research’ – Introducing a new online resource for mental capacity and research participation Gillian Loomes – Department of Sociology, University of York (From 1st October: University of Leeds Law School) Nothing About Us Without Us York: A Symposium on Mental Capacity and Research Participation – University of York, 26th May 2017 As…
So 10 years after the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, it can sometimes be hard to feel hopeful. Recently, I had a conversation with a health professional who told me that they didn’t need to assess the capacity of anyone on the ward they worked on ‘because they all had dementia’. Moments like…
The Mental Capacity Act and Us The 27th September 2017 is the 10th anniversary of the introduction of the Mental Capacity Act and as we din the lights and light the candles to mark the occasion, I have been asked to offer up a completely biased take on the last 10 years. This is…
This human right very much embodies the relationship between a citizen and their State. The four domains of our private life, family life, home and correspondence are protected from unnecessary and/or disproportionate interferences by the State. That protection is both substantive and procedural. In other words, the actions of State and its agents must…
To celebrate 10 years of the MCA we have compiled an A to Z of MCA and DoLS. We did this for fun (Yes fun) but also to remind people of just how important and powerful this piece of legislation is. It basically boils down to being passionate about human rights. If you’re passionate about…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MENTAL CAPACITY ACT #MCA10 27th September 2017 As you are aware we agreed to hold our next Day of Action to celebrate the 10th Birthday of the Mental Capacity Act coming in to force. As you know we held a similar day of action in 2016 with a focus on the concept of…
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In the main, people working in care choose to do because they want to be caring. But sometimes they don’t support people to live the lives they want to lead. Perhaps it’s the surprisingly ordinary, possibly even dull nature of an ordinary life which leads to…
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