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The @AdultPSWNetwork will no longer be active on X as of 1 September.
Be sure to follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date with the latest @AdultPSWNetwork news and updates. ow.ly/F0ij50T7clm
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Adult PSW Network retweeted
1 Aug 2024
Our new report is now live! 'Values and the workforce: the expectations of people with lived experience' shares insights from people who draw on care and support about the values they believe the #SocialCare workforce should hold. Discover our findings bit.ly/4djHPit
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✍️ NEW BLOG - The King's Speech, what has been announced?
Now that the new UK Government has set out its legislative plans for the year ahead, we take a closer look at its implications for social work practice.
🔗 Read our latest blog: new.basw.co.uk/articles/king…
ALT Houses of Parliament
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Adult PSW Network retweeted
18 Jul 2024
For the first time ever the adult social care sector has come together to develop the Workforce Strategy that it needs #ASCWorkforceStrategy
Find out more at ascworkforcestrategy.co.uk
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Adult PSW Network retweeted
11 Jul 2024
How do social workers make a difference in the lives of older people, their carers and their families?
A new open access briefing shares key learning from @swopresearch, the first large-scale research study on social work with older people in England. ow.ly/zG8V50SzqZL
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Adult PSW Network retweeted
9 Jul 2024
How can social workers improve support for people with acquired brain injuries? Explore key findings from the @HeadsTogether research project in an upcoming webinar on 9 September. researchinpractice.org.uk/ad…
The @NIHRSSCR funded @HeadsTogether Research is coming to a close. @researchIP are running an online event on 9th September to show the Brain Injury Social Work Platform. this a 90 minute webinar and is free to attend. You can book your place here:
researchinpractice.org.uk/ad…
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8 Jul 2024
Find out more about @wayne_reid79's campaign to highlight racism within social work and what leaders and organisations can do to tackle discrimination. communitycare.co.uk/2024/07/…
5 Jul 2024
How George Floyd's murder inspired @BASW_UK's @wayne_reid79, social work's anti-racism 'visionary' #racism #socialwork communitycare.co.uk/2024/07/…
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Please consider doing this 10-min survey if you work with people experiencing #Homelessness and disadvantage. #mentalcapacity #MCA
▶️app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk…
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5 Jul 2024
Explore the interaction between brain injury and homelessness in a webinar on 11 September, including sessions from professionals who work in this area and those with lived experience.
Brain injury & homelessness – learning from survivors, carers, research and practice
➡️11th September 2024
➡️Sheffield Hallam University
➡️Explore the interaction between brain injury and homelessness
➡️Book now eventbrite.co.uk/e/brain-inj…
@CarolineJBald @BASW_UK @AdultPSWNetwork
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Adult PSW Network retweeted
4 Jul 2024
Today's the day! Polling stations across the country are open today from 7am-10pm.
Don’t forget to bring your photo ID or Voter Authority Certificate.
Find your nearest polling station ⤵️
orlo.uk/l2xTd
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✍️ NEW BLOG: The final hours of #GE24
"The changes proposed in our manifesto come from social work knowledge and values. They would make a world of practical difference to people’s lives.
"Let’s get behind them and influence the next UK government together." ⬇️
ALT BASW Chief Executive, Ruth Allen
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Adult PSW Network retweeted
3 Jul 2024
Why is #CoProduction an essential part of sharing power? For #CoProWeek, explore an open access Evidence Review, co-produced with @SocFuture, outlining the five key changes needed to unlock an equal life for those who draw on adult social care. ow.ly/vfOL50Suktj
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3 Jul 2024
Don't forget your photo ID to vote in tomorrow's general election!
View guidance on photo ID requirements: researchinpractice.org.uk/al…
3 Jul 2024
You need to bring photo ID to vote in person in the general election tomorrow.
View @researchIP guidance, including requirements around photo ID. ow.ly/jS8v50SuyS6
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Adult PSW Network retweeted
3 Jul 2024
We are gathering again! Come and join us in Manchester on September 19th to build People Power (& have fun & charge your batteries ❤️)
socialcarefuture.org.uk/wp-c…
ALT Come and take part in our People Power gathering in Manchester this September. It’s time to shift the power. Come and join others who intend to influence social care, both locally and nationally to share and learn about strategies and techniques for securing change
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🗳️ Social workers have a pivotal role in promoting voting rights, supporting people to understand their right to participate in elections.
📲 Ahead of #GE24 polling day, download, use and share our free #PromoteTheVote guide to support your practice. 👇
new.basw.co.uk/policy-and-pr…
ALT Promote the Vote: A BASW Practice Guide
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Adult PSW Network retweeted
26 Jun 2024
What's the link between The Care Act 2014 & CQC's assessment framework for adult social care?
At our online event with @SCiE_social care, we'll go over the key terms, responsibilities and duties of the Act & how it relates to CQC assessment.
Book here: lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/f…
ALT The Care Act 2014 and CQC’s assessment framework for local authorities Understanding the relationship between them and strengthening your practice Book your place on our webinar 5 July 2024, 10.00AM-11.15AM
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Adult PSW Network retweeted
26 Jun 2024
Visit our #GeneralElection hub for the key priorities relevant to local government from parties' manifestos.
You can also find useful election-related guidance for councils and candidates, including around voting and canvassing 👇
orlo.uk/Yp9z0
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Adult PSW Network retweeted
25 Jun 2024
Still space available for this important workshop with Learning Disability England and #MyVoteMyVoice about getting ready to vote! Fri 28th June at 1pm. Know your rights, plan with others!
tickettailor.com/events/lear…
@DimensionsUK @unitedresponse @mencap_charity @AmbitiousAutism
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Adult PSW Network retweeted
26 Jun 2024
Today is your last day to apply for free voter authority certificate if you don't have an accepted form of photo ID.
Find out what ID is accepted and apply for free voter ID if you need to ⬇️
orlo.uk/0sNhq
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