Official account for East Sussex County Council social work. Designed for social workers, student social workers and anyone with an interest in social work.
68 years ago today, millions of people tuned into a BBC Panorama report about a Swiss family harvesting spaghetti from trees. π₯ Watch the 'spaghetti harvest' here: ow.ly/7y7c50Vslp3
What's the best April Fool's joke you have encountered?
Read our full response for more information on what was announced in Parliament today and what should happen next. π
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π‘ We've had more than 190,000 contributions since we started asking for your ideas to help shape our 10 Year Health Plan.
π Now we want to know, what are your priorities for change?
Take part in our new survey at change.nhs.uk
Calling all final year students and Newly Qualified Social Workers! π
Join us for our Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) information event.
π Thu 20 Mar
π 17:30 - 18:45
π» Online via MS Teams
Don't miss out, book today: ow.ly/7suq50VfNay
This LGBT history month, Stories from Social Work by the Sea is proud to share the story of Jane Addams. Jane was considered by many as 'The Mother of Social Work' and was a fierce advocate of LGBT rights. Read more about this inspirational lady at ow.ly/a9Lt50UXQWx
Think youβd make a great social worker, but donβt have a degree in social work? The Step Up to Social Work programme could be for you. Join us at our Online Open Evening to learn more. Book your place by e-mailing sw.admissions@sussex.ac.uk
Wishing a happy belated birthday to Clement Attlee, the focus of this week's Friday Story. You may know Clement Attlee was a past Prime Minister, but did you know he was also a Social Worker? Read more via ow.ly/tNJF50UBcyV. #FridayStory#ClementAttlee#SocialWork
Today's Friday Story post is a little different...
The Christmas period will have been brimming with acts of kindness, love and people going above and beyond for others. So today, join us in giving the gift of sharing YOUR Friday Story.
#FridayStoryES # #GiftOfSharing
From us to you, wishing you all a very Merry Christmas π. However you're spending this time off, we hope you have a lovely break.
Enjoy this week's festive Friday Story, The Spirit of Christmas. Read below or via ow.ly/i9yH50UtXLT. #FridayStory
On this day in 1930, Olive Stevenson, one of the foremost social work academics of recent times was born. So, today we thought it appropriate to celebrate her contributions to the profession we love. Read this week's Friday Story: ow.ly/8a1y50Uo8rn#OliveStevenson
Our Youth Vocals group is made up of 4β6 young people who have been subject to child protection or child in need plans, who meet regularly to give their thoughts and feedback. Big thanks to Youth Vocals and MC for sharing this week's Friday Story. ow.ly/1S7550Ug0AH
"Each session with her has opened up space for vulnerability, reflection, and genuine connection...".
Special thanks to one of our fantastic social workers for sharing this week's Friday Story. Read it here: ow.ly/KWzP50UfTj8#FridayStory#SocialWork#Connection
Weβre pleased to see the government take further steps towards their ambition that, where children cannot remain at home and it is in their best interests, they are supported to live with family and friends in #KinshipCare. π
Read our full response π loom.ly/rWhylXA
Biggest overhaul of children's social care in a generation? Breakdown, reaction and analysis of today's government announcement to end profiteering in the sector: basw.co.uk/about-social-workβ¦