Social workers need the skills to provide #DomesticAbuse victims with the right response, every single time.
That's why domestic abuse training must be mandatory for social workers, and must include #CoerciveControl
There are so many reasons why we need to get this right. 1/2
The council is opening two new Children and Family Centres in Cirencester and Stonehouse as part of exciting plans to introduce a family hub model to Gloucestershire.
To find out more, read the press release orlo.uk/vZi8D
ALT The launch of the new Children and Families Centre in Stonehouse
Blue Monday is a load of made up… 💩 (We said what we said)
Celebrate ✨#BrewMonday✨ with us today instead! ☕
Blue Monday is just a marketing gimmick that feeds unhelpful stereotypes about mental health. Retweet and let's all agree, it can get in the bin 🗑️
ALT Text reading "Blue Monday", but the "Blue" has been scribbled out, and "Brew" has been written above it.
The myth that today is the most ‘depressing day of the year’ seems to pop up every year and we’ve honestly had enough of it! So, we’re spilling the tea on Blue Monday - here’s 3 big reasons why it can get in the bin 🗑️👇
The news of this new variant is very concerning. This pandemic is far from over. Let's wear face coverings in crowded places, meet up in well ventilated places and get tested if you have any of symptoms. There are more than 3 - share this image so we can all #beclearonCOVID
Linda on mental health: “It’s massively complex, I wish I had the answer, and sometimes you really wish you could wave a magic wand for someone, for them to have some peace in their brain.” 💚👏 #Ambulance
Absolutely amazing way to end the fantastic ACEs conference. Funny, moving, inspiring and heartbreaking. @jazampawfarr you are an inspiration. Love this - be “an everyday hero”!
For the release of If You Were There, I wrote a long old piece about the ethics and 'usefulness' of missing persons social media appeals for @guardian, which you can read here or in print, today.
theguardian.com/lifeandstyle…
If you want to attend a bog standard face to face conference, Suicide Bereavement UK's conference is NOT FOR YOU! Numbers will be restricted. We expect high demand. Flyer will be available soon. However, able to register. DATE: 23rd Sept 2021 Plse RT
suicidebereavementuk.com/sui…
Today’s the day. If you live in the county, are over 50 and haven’t had your 1st dose yet get down to Rosebank Surgery, Stroud Road, Gloucester or St Paul’s Medical Centre, Chelt. Open til 4pm - don’t miss out! @GlosLiveOnline@BBCGlos
READ: GP surgery teams are piloting an additional COVID-19 vaccination walk in service on Sat 3 April (10am to 4pm) in two areas of the county – Gloucester & Cheltenham - for people aged 50 and over who have yet to take up the offer of their 1st dose covid19.glos.nhs.uk/two-vacc…
Excited to be attending this webinar today; Developing a collaborative approach for Men’s Mental Health. Look at all the groups/orgs who are attending! #MENtalhealth
Everyone feels low at some point and if you’re struggling to cope it may be difficult to see beyond your current situation.
Talking about how you’re feeling can help put things into perspective and help you to feel more positive about the future. bit.ly/2WL8deS
ALT Man sitting on the bench in the park, talking on the phone to someone
COMING SOON: Suicide Bereavement UK are launching a suite of 90 minute online modules to build on their evidence-based and theory-driven suicide bereavement workshops. Date to be confirmed soon. BLENDED LEARNING IS KEY. Please RT.