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After 93 episodes, Andy McClenaghan is moving on from hosting Let's Talk Social Work. Following a short break, the podcast will return in the autumn and will be hosted by BASW's Jonny Adamson. In this episode, Andy is joined by Jonny to discuss the past four and a half years making Let's Talk Social Work. They explore standout episodes, key learning points, topics that Andy didn't get to cover, and what big issues might feature on the podcast over the coming years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first episode of Let's Talk Social Work of 2025 Andy McClenaghan is joined by Chair of the British Association of Social Workers, Julia Ross, Chair of BASW's Policy Ethics and Human Rights Committee, Annie Ho and Co-Chair of the Association of Palliative Care Social Workers, Glynis Berry to discuss the potential change in the law for England and Wales which would legally permit people to seek assistance to end their own lives.On 16 October 2024, the Labour MP Kim Leadbeater presented the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill to Parliament. On 29 November MPs debated the legislation and the outcome was 330 MPs voted in favour of the Bill and 275 MPs opposed it, allowing the legislation to proceed to the next parliamentary stage.The conversation doesn't explore arguments for and against allowing terminally ill people to end their own lives. What it does is examine the implications for social work practice that would arise if the legislation, in its current form were to become law. The discussion also examines the state of palliative care services in the UK as this is an issue closely linked to the debate around assisted dying. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the last episode of the podcast before we take a break for the summer, Andy and guests have an opportunity to reflect on the outcome of the UK general election and explore what the changed political landscape will mean for adult social care in England, reflecting on potential impacts for social workers and people who use services. Andy is joined by Vice Chair of BASW England and Co-Chair of its Adult Thematic Group, Jackie Mahoney, BASW UK Council member and Expert by Experience, Mark Lynes, and BASW England's Policy & Campaigns Officer, Josh Dixon.The episode begins with reflections on the changed political landscape and touches on BASW's campaign to remove the Universal Credit two-child limit. The conversation then switches to focus on priority issues in adult social care in England and the importance of coproduction and meaningful involvement of experts by experience in the design of adult social care services. Mark's contribution to the discussion on coproduction was itself coproduced and he wishes to thank his colleague, Omar Mohammed for his support.The conversation concludes with a discussion about the need for investment in increasing the amount of good-quality social housing in the UK and BASW's call for on-going investment in specialist and supported housing.The BASW 2024 general election manifesto referenced in the discussion is available here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A general election is coming. When it will be, no one is quite sure, but what we do know is what needs to change to improve situations for social workers and the people who use social work services. This is the focus of this episode of Let's Talk Social Work as Andy McClenaghan and guests discuss the asks outlined in the British Association of Social Workers 2024 General Election Manifesto.Joining Andy are Kerri Prince, BASW's Public and Political Affairs Lead, and Martin Sexton, outgoing Chair of BASW's Policy Ethics and Human Rights Committee.The conversation centres around the five manifesto asks BASW is prioritising. They are:Scrap the two-child limit and benefit capRepeal the 2023 Illegal Migration ActIncrease the non-taxable mileage rate allowance to 60p a mileThe need for a new mental health ActThe reform of social work student bursariesThere are forty asks in total in the manifesto. You can read them all here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A first for Let's Talk Social Work, Andy McClenaghan and guests discuss the benefits of coaching in social work. The conversation explores what coaching is and how engaging in coaching can be an opportunity to receive support and guidance, develop skills and navigate career paths, and how it is a helpful way to engage in self-reflection. As well as looking at what coaching is, the discussion examines what it isn't, exploring how it differs from counselling or psychotherapy. The episode also explores who can benefit from coaching and how to get involved.Joining Andy are professional coaches Tinu Ashaye, Keith Dyer and Kate Cuthbertson. Tinu, Keith and Kate are all social workers who between them have a wealth of practice experience. Kate also oversees BASW's Social Work Professional Support Service, which is discussed in detail during the episode.For more information on BASW's Social Work Professional Support Service, please visit the BASW website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“If health has stopped improving it is a sign that society has stopped improving.”These are the words of Professor Sir Michael Marmot in the report Health Equity in England: The Marmot Review 10 Years on.In this special episode of Let's Talk Social Work, made to celebrate World Social Work Day 2024, Andy McClenaghan and guests, Sir Michael Marmot and Dr Ruth Allen, explore how poverty, inequality and social disadvantage impact health outcomes, life expectancy and quality of life. Sir Michael is a world-renowned expert on public health, Director of the Institute for Health Equity and author of The Health Gap: the challenge of an unequal world, and Status Syndrome: how your place on the social gradient directly affects your health. Ruth is the Chief Executive of the British Association of Social Workers. Ruth has had a long career in the field of mental health social work and prior to joining BASW was Director of Social Work at South West London & St Georges' Mental Health NHS Trust.Although poverty is an issue that has been discussed a number of times on the podcast, as so many of the problems which social workers support people to address are rooted in or exacerbated by poverty, we haven't previously looked at the social determinants of health and the extent to which inequality affects health outcomes. There are no guests better placed to discuss the social determinants of health and their relevance to social work policy and practice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're re releasing the most listened to podcasts of the year. In second place we have adoption social worker, Nick Burke In this episode we're really happy to speak to Nick Burke a post adoption social worker. Nick speaks from a personal perspective across a range of issues that impact on adoption and social workers and it's fantastic to get a real live social worker on the podcast. We discuss a whole range of issues that are unique to adoption and post adoption support.  The discussed BASW report can be found here. As always if you've experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective personal or professional and would like share that on the podcast please get in touch through the Facebook or twitter or email us at AandFpodcast@gmail.com Listen/subscribe on iTunes here Spotify here Google here  

In this episode I speak with Kristin, a qualified social worker with 17 years of social work experience in youth justice, child protection and the family court.  Kristin qualified in Australia but has lived and worked in the UK since 2012.  Now alongside her social work role, Kristin supports other overseas social workers making the move to the UK. Links to resources mentioned in this week's episode: CoramBAAF - https://corambaaf.org.uk/ The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) resources - https://new.basw.co.uk/policy-and-practice/resources Let's Talk Social Work podcast (BASW) - https://new.basw.co.uk/training-cpd/lets-talk-social-work-podcast Kristin's LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-mckenzie/ Work and Life in the UK (Kristin's blog) - https://ukworklife.com/ This episode's transcript can be viewed here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u7bYp5MbCd-kf-uCG2kNPcfuJ2Dac0Jx-9oJUBSOapY/edit?usp=sharing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/socialworkspotlight/message

In this episode, made to mark Human Rights Day, we're examining a really fascinating subject—the Promote the Vote project. The project helps social workers support people with learning disabilities to make use of their right to vote.Despite the UK being a signatory to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities—Article 29 of which ensures the right for disabled people to vote—barriers remain which can prevent people from exercising this right.Joining Andy to discuss how Promote the Vote is helping people with a learning disability overcome these barriers are Hafsa Akhtar an expert by experience, Elaine James, Head of Service for Learning Disabilities and Preparation for Adulthood at Bradford Metropolitan District Council and Amani Ali, National Management Trainee also based at Bradford Metropolitan District Council.BASW's UK-wide social work surveyEach year, BASW surveys social workers and social work students to identify the profession's priorities for the year ahead. This year's survey is exploring views on current working conditions, on issues of environmental, professional and social sustainability, and social workers' views on supporting people to participate in voting in the next General Election.The survey is open until Monday 8 January 2024 and results will be anonymised prior to analysis.It takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete and is available here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Let's Talk Social Work explores the incredibly important topic of the age assessment of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.Immigration policy is in the news almost daily at present and ensuring that the needs of children seeking asylum in the UK are met underscores the vital importance of the age assessment process. Andy McClenaghan is joined by Jo Schofield, Director of Immigration Social Work Services and BASW's Public and Political Affairs Lead, Kerri Prince to discuss the role social workers play in age assessments and the implications of the recently passed Illegal Migration Act. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a summer highlight to spend time with Stacey, Leigh-Anne and Michelle to talk about the incredible work they are doing to promote the power of peer support! If you would like to join the next peer support group on 31st August 2023 6pm - 7pm, you can use this link to book:https://www.basw.co.uk/events/basw-student-peer-support-group-1If you have questions about peer support in your university or setting up a group, contact me vicki@socialworksorted.com and I can share contact details with consent. More useful links:My free video resource for you: Confident Communication for New Social Workers Join my community mailing list CPD Accredited training for students & ASYE 'Assessment Skills'Get in touch with me: vicki@socialworksorted.com *This podcast is a resource for newly qualified social workers. It is recommended that you use this podcast in addition to other resources and always refer back to your employer guidelines when making decisions. This podcast is not a replacement for supervision or organisational training. It's important that you know this podcast isn't peer reviewed. All views expressed are my own and so I encourage you to use your critical thinking skills when you approach this podcast and any other social work resource. There are episodes of this podcast in which I refer to products I am selling such as written guides and in person training. These do not constitute as ads but I want to be transparent about the nature of this podcast and how it connects to my business. If you have any questions about this please get in touch vicki@socialworksorted.com

In this episode we share some news of a new podcast coming out this week, the BASW #CPV #CCVAB Practice guide (here) and their draft statement on 'forced adoption', the Ellie Simmonds programme and Scott's Covid! As always if you've experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective personal or professional and would like share that on the podcast please get in touch through the Facebook page or twitter or email us at AandFpodcast@gmail.com Listen/subscribe on iTunes here Spotify here Google here

In this  episode, I reflect on my experiences as a social worker using social media. -the potential and complications of being a social worker on a public-facing platform-the importance of knowing your purpose -the significance of building connections -online safety, considering confidentiality and professional boundaries. The episode also touches on the power of social media in bringing visibility to the social work profession as well as the value of time and quality in building relationships and providing valuable content in the online space.BASW guidelines: https://www.basw.co.uk/system/files/resources/Social%20Media%20Policy.pdf *This podcast is a resource for newly qualified social workers. It is recommended that you use this podcast in addition to other resources and always refer back to your employer guidelines when making decisions. This podcast is not a replacement for supervision or organisational training. It's important that you know this podcast isn't peer reviewed. All views expressed are my own and so I encourage you to use your critical thinking skills when you approach this podcast and any other social work resource. There are episodes of this podcast in which I refer to products I am selling such as written guides and in person training. These do not constitute as ads but I want to be transparent about the nature of this podcast and how it connects to my business. If you have any questions about this please get in touch vicki@socialworksorted.com

In this episode I talk to Wayne about; -his journey to social work-his work with BASW including his role as anti-racism lead -Social work in the media -Changes in social work learning and sharing information To subscribe to Wayne's newsletter and more;  Wayne's Weekly - https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/wayne-s-weekly-7021813071589306368/OUTLANDERS - https://www.basw.co.uk/media/news/2021/feb/outlanders-hidden-narratives-social-workers-colourThe Triple ‘A' Chinwag - https://www.basw.co.uk/triple-chinwag-basw-england-mini-seriesBlack & Ethnic Minority Professionals Symposium (BPS) webpage - https://www.basw.co.uk/black-ethnic-minority-professionals-symposium-bpsAnti-racism in Social Work portfolio - https://workingclass-academ*This podcast is a resource for newly qualified social workers. It is recommended that you use this podcast in addition to other resources and always refer back to your employer guidelines when making decisions. This podcast is not a replacement for supervision or organisational training. It's important that you know this podcast isn't peer reviewed. All views expressed are my own and so I encourage you to use your critical thinking skills when you approach this podcast and any other social work resource. There are episodes of this podcast in which I refer to products I am selling such as written guides and in person training. These do not constitute as ads but I want to be transparent about the nature of this podcast and how it connects to my business. If you have any questions about this please get in touch vicki@socialworksorted.com

In this episode we return to the issue of poverty in the UK. The country remains gripped by the cost-of-living crisis, and while we are all being affected, for some, rising prices represent an inconvenience. But, for those who prior to the crisis were experiencing poverty, and for many millions of households which were already struggling to make ends meet, the impacts have been devastating. Andy McClenaghan is joined by social worker and founder of Food is Care, Dominic Watters, Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick, Lecturer in Law at Ulster University and anti-poverty campaigner, and Jonny Adamson, Communications and External Relations Officer at the British Association of Social Workers. They explore the impacts of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and the BASW UK campaign, Social Work Stands Against Poverty. You can listen to this, and all other episodes of Let's Talk Social Work, at Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/3g7YcE0 Spotify https://spoti.fi/2QjefE6 and everywhere else you get your podcasts, just search ‘Let's Talk Social Work'.To book Dominic's ground-breaking Food Insecurity Training email - singledadsw@gmail.comFor information on BASW's Social Work Stands Against Poverty campaign, click here. To read the Christian's Against Poverty client report Taking on UK poverty, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martin is Professor of Social Work at the University of York. He is the host of the Social Work Research Podcast and the link to his blog is here. In this episode we talk about:-Martin's career journey -Perceptions of research in practice-the value of understanding research in practice -how social workers can connect with research In this episode I talk about social work students student bursary campaign. You can find out more on the BASW website here. *This podcast is a resource for newly qualified social workers. It is recommended that you use this podcast in addition to other resources and always refer back to your employer guidelines when making decisions. This podcast is not a replacement for supervision or organisational training. It's important that you know this podcast isn't peer reviewed. All views expressed are my own and so I encourage you to use your critical thinking skills when you approach this podcast and any other social work resource. There are episodes of this podcast in which I refer to products I am selling such as written guides and in person training. These do not constitute as ads but I want to be transparent about the nature of this podcast and how it connects to my business. If you have any questions about this please get in touch vicki@socialworksorted.com

In Episode 47 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Dr. Carolyn McAllister, Director of the School of Social Work at CSUSB, about the BASW program! What is the Social Work major? What do students learn in this program? What career opportunities are there? What resources are there for students in the BASW program? Find out in this episode!Visit the CSUSB School of Social Work website! E-mail: SocialWork@csusb.eduSubscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google and more!Follow us on social media:Instagram & Tik Tok - @csusbadvisingFacebook - CSUSB AdvisingTwitter - @csusb_advisingYouTube - @csusbadvisinghttps://csusbadvising.buzzsprout.com/#acadv #academicadvising #collegemajors #csusb #calstate #highereducationSubscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google and more!Follow us on social media:Instagram & Tik Tok - @csusbadvisingFacebook - CSUSB AdvisingTwitter - @csusb_advisingYouTube - @csusbadvisinghttps://csusbadvising.buzzsprout.com/

This episode, made to mark World Social Work Day 2023, explores the role of social work in deeply divided societies. Social work is practiced under situations of armed conflict and in deeply divided post conflict societies in many regions and countries across the world. Taking the examples of Bosnia Herzegovina and Northern Ireland, Andy McClenaghan and guests examine how social workers have adapted to deliver services amidst situations of political violence, and discuss the role of social work in post-conflict societies.With Andy to discuss these issues, are Dr Reima Ana Maglajlic, Reader in Social Work at the University of Sussex, Jim Campbell, Emeritus Full Professor of Social Work at University College Dublin and Janet Walker, Professor of International Social Work at the University of Lincoln and Chair of the British Association of Social Workers International Committee.As ever, the views expressed are those of the participants and not necessarily the views of BASW.To buy a copy of International Perspectives on Social Work and Political Conflict, please visit https://www.routledge.com/International-Perspectives-on-Social-Work-and-Political-Conflict/Duffy-Campbell-Tosone/p/book/9781032087283Milkman, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, Ulysses, and the works of William Faulkner, are available from all good libraries and bookshops. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On 2 February the Government launched its strategy for children's social care reform in England—Stable Homes, Built on Love. In this episode we we look at what the Strategy means for children and young people in care, those who care for them and for social workers working in children's services. To discuss the strategy, host, Andy McClenaghan is joined by social workers Bekah Pierre and Joe Hanley—Bekah is a care experienced adult and BASW England Professional Officer, and Joe is a lecturer with the Open University and a member of the BASW Policy, Ethics and Human Rights Committee—and Sam Turner, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at the charity Kinship. To read the Government's strategy, click here. To visit BASW's review of children's social care web hub, which includes BASW's response to the publication of the strategy click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we're really happy to speak to Nick Burke a post adoption social worker. Nick speaks from a personal perspective across a range of issues that impact on adoption and social workers and it's fantastic to get a real live social worker on the podcast. We discuss a whole range of issues that are unique to adoption and post adoption support.  The discussed BASW report can be found here. As always if you've experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective personal or professional and would like share that on the podcast please get in touch through the Facebook or twitter or email us at AandFpodcast@gmail.com Listen/subscribe on iTunes here Spotify here Google here

Today we sit down with Dr. JaeRan Kim, a fierce advocate, researcher, social worker, blogger and needle savvy knitter. Over many years, JaeRan has been very influential in the adoptee community through her academic publications and well-known blog, Harlow's Monkey, where she connects transracial adoption to the larger forces of white supremacy, racism and colonization. She continues to be a vast resource for adoptees and adoptive parents alike. In this episode, JaeRan generously shares how she helped build her children's racial and cultural identities, critical thinking skills, and sensitivity to the lives and experiences of adoptees. She sheds light on which areas of adoption need more research and publication, and her commitment to fostering community connections among adoptees. Other poignant moments include JaeRan sharing about her singing the Annie Musical song “Maybe”to her child, and pushing back on the idea of adoptive families as always being a “forever family” for adoptees. Please find more of her incredible work at www.jaerankim.com and www.harlows-monkey.com, and her colleagues Rich Lee, Heewon Lee, and Xiang Zhou. JaeRan Kim BioJaeRan Kim PhD, MSW, was born in South Korea and adopted to the United States in 1971. She has worked in foster care/adoption (both public and private), with at-risk young moms, and with adults with disabilities in residential care. JaeRan completed her PhD in Social Work at the University of Minnesota and was a Project Coordinator at the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare at the School of Social Work. JaeRan is a recipient of the Title IV-E Child Welfare and LEND fellowships. JaeRan is currently Associate Professor and BASW chair in the School of Social Work and Criminal Justice at the University of Washington - Tacoma. Co-Hosts: Nari Baker & Robyn ParkMusic: Mike Marlatt & Paul GulledgeEditing: Federico aka mixinghacksArtwork: Dalhe KimListen on: iTunes & SpotifyInstagram: @laboroflovepodcastVenmo: @laboroflovepodcast

Hello! When we hear about social workers it's usually because something terrible has happened. Social work is rightly subject to scrutiny, but why do we never hear about any of the good stuff? Despite operating in an under-resourced and bureaucratic system, social workers are helping individuals and families facing some of the toughest life circumstances, in the hope of creating a fairer and more prosperous society. We talk to Ruth Allen about the profession, to Ryan Wise who's trying to remove day-to-day barriers that social workers might face, and to Lisa Hackett about why we need to shift public perceptions of social workers and the job they do.GuestsRuth Allen, CEO, British Association of Social Workers (@ruthallenonline) (@BASW_UK)Ryan Wise, Co-founder, Crescendo (@ryanwise18)Lisa Hackett, Chief Social Worker, Frontline (@FrontlineSW)More info Learn more about the British Association of Social Workers' 80:20 CampaignIf you're a social worker, take BASW's annual survey of social workersRead more about the 15% solutions approach that Ryan discussesUnderstand more about CrescendoFind out information about Frontline, the England's largest social work charityThe campaign to get care experience designated a protected characteristic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Social Work Radio host Vince Peart walks co-host Tilly Baden through a night of glitz, glamour, and golden awards, with behind the scenes interviews from The Social Worker of the Year Awards 2022, held in London last Friday (watch our VIDEO here!) Social Work News chatted with host Ashley John-Baptiste, chief social worker Lyn Romeo, chair of the board of trustees Peter Hay, BASW's Vava Tampa and Ruth Allen, and lots of lovely award winners!   Created by social workers, for social workers, Social Work News has a global audience, sharing the voices and experiences of those working on the frontline.

I spoke to Rebekah Pierre; expert by experience, author, journalist, and BASW professional officer about;-her journey into social work-international social work -Challenges for newly qualified social workers-Valuing experts by experience in social work-Language and words that don't fit in social work -How NQSW's can advocate for the children they are working with To follow Rebekah and read more of her work:Twitter @RebekahPierre92Diary extracts from care journal: https://t.co/cKLsQxKwhLGuardian article on care review: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/may/23/children-social-care-review-england-communitiesGuardian article on unregulated placements: I was placed in an adult hostel at 17 – and I can tell you, the British state is an appalling parent | Rebekah Pierre | The GuardianSupport Rebekah's latest project: Free Loaves on Fridays: The Care System As Told By People Who Actually Get It by Rebekah Pierre: UnboundMore from me:Instagram: @socialworksorted 

Members of BASW's Black & Ethnic Minority Professionals Symposium, Pauline Sergeant, Patriche Bentick and Pamela Shodeinde join Andy McClenaghan to discuss how social workers can embed anti-racism as a cornerstone of their work. Paying particular focus to children's services and mental health social work, this episode explores the issues social workers need to take into consideration to ensure they are challenging inequality and promoting anti-racist practice when working with Black children and young people and supporting Black vulnerable adults. The episode also explores unconscious and overt bias faced by Black practitioners and examines over-representation at fitness to practice hearings as an example of how structural racism discriminates against Black social workers.During the conversation Pam refers to the book—The W Word: Witchcraft labelling and child safeguarding in social work practice. It can be accessed via this link https://www.criticalpublishing.com/the-w-word See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode Notes On this episode, SunAh sits down with Dr. JaeRan Kim, Associate Professor and BASW chair in the School of Social Work and Criminal Justice at the University of Washington – Tacoma. Dr. Kim sheds light on why adoption is not a solution to the rollback of reproductive rights. She discusses what popular adoption tropes such as “forever family” conceal about the adoption industry. Importantly, Dr. Kim brings insights from her work with adoptees to talk about the complexities of adoption from an adoptee point of view.

This episode, made for Pride month 2022, examines the issue of anti-trans discrimination and conversion therapy. Host, Andy McClenaghan, is joined by Chay Brown Director of the trans-rights organisation, TransActual, Rachel Hubbard Senior Lecturer in Social Work at University of the West of England and BASW member, and Jacob Sibley, Director of LGBT Youth in Care. They discuss the discrimination faced by trans people, examine rates of anti-trans hate crime in the UK and consider the Government's decision to exclude trans people from its planned ban on the use of conversion therapy in England and Wales. Various documents are referred to during the episode. They can be accessed via the following links: TransActual—Trans lives survey 2021: Enduring the UK's hostile environment https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e8a0a6bb02c73725b24dc9d/t/6152eac81e0b0109491dc518/1632824024793/Trans+Lives+Survey+2021.pdf Galop—Transphobic Hate Crime Report 2020 https://galop.org.uk/resource/transphobic-hate-crime-report-2020/ The Cass Review—Independent review of gender identity services for children and young people: Interim report https://cass.independent-review.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Cass-Review-Interim-Report-Final-Web-Accessible.pdf Stonewall—Shut out: the experiences of LGBT young people not in education, training or work https://www.stonewall.org.uk/resources/shut-out-experiences-lgbt-young-people-not-education-training-or-work Government Equalities Office—National LGBT Survey: Research report https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-lgbt-survey-summary-report House of Commons Library—Hate Crime Statistics https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-8537/CBP-8537.pdfTo read the BASW Position Statement on Social Work with Transgender People please visit https://www.basw.co.uk/system/files/resources/basw_statement_on_social_work_with_trans_people_and_trans_rights_approved_by_council_july_7_2021_final.pdf See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This special episode of Let's Talk Social Work is split into two parts. In the first section Andy McClenaghan is joined by BASW's Public and Political Affairs Lead, Kerri Prince to discuss the outcomes of the local elections held in England, Scotland and Wales. They consider the impact of the results in in terms of local authority service delivery and what they might mean for the next General Election.In the second part, Andy takes an in-depth look at what the future holds for social work in Northern Ireland following the Northern Ireland Assembly election. He is joined by Ulster University academic and anti-poverty campaigner—Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick, former social worker and former Minister for Justice—David Ford, and National Director of BASW NI—Carolyn Ewart. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Co-production—we hear about it all the time.It's common for decision-makers to talk about involving the people who use services in their planning and design, but all too often reality falls far short of aspiration.This episode takes an in-depth look at a unique project which aimed to place service users firmly at the heart of the decision-making process. The context concerns the use of digital communication technology to support social work engagement with Disabled service users.On 18 March 2022, Becki Meakin, Involvement Manager at Shaping Our Lives and Dr Luke Geoghegan, Head of Policy at the British Association of Social Workers joined Andy McClenaghan to discuss the ‘digitech' project.BASW's practice guide on ‘Social Work, Disabled Service Users and Digital Communication Technology' is available here https://www.basw.co.uk/system/files/resources/181235_social_work_disabled_service_users_and_digital_communication_technology.pdfThe guides providing ‘Advice for Disabled people on the use of digital communication technologies with social workers' are available from the Shaping Our Lives website – https://shapingourlives.org.uk/report/digital-communication-technology-in-social-work/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's been a busy time at Westminster over the last 12 months, with several Bills that concern social work making progress through Parliament. Andy McClenaghan is joined by BASW Chair, Gerry Nosowska and Kerri Prince, BASW's Public and Political Affairs Lead to discuss the expected impacts of the Police, Crime and Sentencing Bill, the Health and Care Bill, and the Nationality and Borders Bill. Their conversation also examines how BASW has sought to influence the content of the various pieces of draft legislation. Watch Gerry's oral evidence session with the Health and Care Bill Committee https://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/7e2c62e8-ca56-4849-97c1-c127e5eb7ba3 Watch Luke Geoghegan's evidence to the Joint Committee on Human Rights concerning the Nationality and Borders Bill https://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/22d9acd5-b724-409e-b3ce-2b4c1455099a See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As we head into the winter, millions of families across the UK are facing a cost of living crisis. Huge increases in electricity and gas prices, and spikes in the cost of vehicle fuel come in the wake of the Government's recent decision to remove the £20 uplift to Universal Credit which was helping to keep many families afloat. Andy McClenaghan is joined by Amanda Bailey, Director of the North East Child Poverty Commission, Vikki Waterman, a mum of two and anti-poverty campaigner, and BASW UK Vice Chair, Lewis Roberts. They explore the many ways poverty affects people, the impacts it has on children's development and life opportunities, and how social workers can better support families experiencing financial hardship. BASW's Anti-poverty Practice Guide for Social Work is available here –https://www.basw.co.uk/what-we-do/policy-and-research/anti-poverty-practice-guide-social-work You can read the final report of the Child Welfare Inequalities Project here –https://research.hud.ac.uk/media/assets/document/research/cacyfr/CWIP-Overview-Final-V4.pdf See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Best Australian Science Writing is an annual collection of – that's right – the nation's best science writing. This year a mixture of experienced authors and newcomers have come together under the editorship of Eureka prizewinning-writer Dyani Lewis. Today Dyani talks to three of BASW 2021's writers. Freelance science writer Bianca Nogrady, conservation ecologist Ella Loeffler, and the science editor at CNET.com, Jackson Ryan. We hear about their stories, why they write about science, and what they're planning to report on in the future.Find the science of everything at the Cosmos Magazine website Subscribe to Cosmos Magazine (print) or the Cosmos WeeklyWatch and listen to all our Cosmos BriefingsSpecial 10% discount on Cosmos magazine print subscriptions (1 or 2 year), or 1 year Cosmos Weekly subscriptions for Cosmos Briefing podcast listeners!  Use coupon code COSMOSPOD in our shop.

Podcast Links: Apple/SpotifyThis story (Zen and the Art of Coaching Basketball) is unlike any I've ever read.Glenn Stout (@GlennStout), series editor for The Best American Sports Writing, edited my new book, Zen and the Art of Coaching Basketball, which comes out November 1st (you can read the first three chapters here).On Monday I wrote about the lessons I learned working with Glenn. Today's podcast is a companion to that piece.In this conversation, Glenn and I cover:-How Glenn approaches the editing process.-“I edit the way I wish it had been done for me.”-“You don't want the reader to stop reading.”-“We will solve more problems talking than in two days of email.”-“The text is trying to tell you something.”-“The really perfect poem has an infinitely small vocabulary.”-Character Introductions: Give the reader a hanger.-Why did Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) never make The Best American Sports Writing?-Calling Florence Shinkle, of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, to tell her '“Fly Away Home” was selected for the inaugural edition of BASW. Glenn goes into more detail here.-In the new iteration of BASW, The Year's Best Sports Writing, Glenn and I talk Kim Cross's (@KimhCross) story What Happens When Two Strangers Trust the Rides of Their Lives to the Magic of the Universe which is told in the structure of a palindrome.-Glenn shouts out The Year's Best Sports Writing Advisory Board: Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby), Alex Belth (@AlexBelth), Howard Bryant (@hbryant42), Kim Cross (@KimhCross), Roberto José Andrade Franco, Latria Graham (@LatriaGraham), Michael Mooney (@MooneyMichaelJ), and Linda Robertson (@lrobertsonmiami).-We end talking Glenn's latest book, Tiger Girl and The Candy Kid.If you are interested in my book that Glenn edited, Zen and the Art of Coaching Basketball: Memoir of a Namibian Odyssey, it drops November 1st, as both print and e-book, on Amazon.The “big idea” is the way we think about coaching sports is all wrong, coaching doesn't have to be rooted in anger and intimidation and fear, and tools like meditation can super-charge learning and performance.Here's a photo of me coaching the team by not coaching the team.You can read the first three chapters of Zen and the Art of Coaching Basketball here.If you haven't yet, please hit the “Subscribe now” button to stay up-to-date. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit benbo.substack.com

This is a solo episode where I highlight some news from BASW's PSW magazine: Working from home Unaccompanied minors and dangers of child exploitation Vaccines and non-vaccinated staff Peer support in Wales Wisdom from June Thoburn - Emeritus Professor UEA My email: adosylv@gmail.com Do join our facebook community @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 www.basw.co.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 45 Guest: Wayne Reid, Professional Officer, Social Worker & Anti-Racism Visionary Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW www.dointhework.com Listen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify Follow on Twitter & Instagram, Like on Facebook Join the mailing list Support the podcast Download transcript Check out the new Doin' The Work Collection of hoodies, tees, mugs, and tote bags! Rep the podcast you love while doin' the work. Thank you to this episode's sponsor! The University of Tennessee Knoxville College of Social Work (UTK) has a phenomenal social work program, with the opportunity to do your bachelor's master's, and doctorate of social work online. Scholarships are available. In this episode, I talk with Wayne Reid, who is a Professional Officer and Anti-Racism Visionary at the British Association of Social Workers (BASW). Wayne is my first international guest, and I am so grateful! Wayne talks about how his understanding of anti-racism in social work and his motivation for speaking out and taking action was catalyzed by the murder of George Floyd. He discusses a number of projects he and BASW have been working on, specific to anti-racism in social work – check out the link to his extensive portfolio in the show notes. These are excellent resources. Wayne shares what anti-racist social work means to him and how a concept that should be straightforward becomes very complex in application due to the embeddedness of white supremacy and racism in laws, policies, institutions, beliefs, and actions. We discuss how no one wants to say they are racist, but actions that support racist policies are being done in the regular operations of social work practice. Wayne talks about his “pure, proactive, and unapologetic” approach to anti-racism within social work and the need for this approach due to constantly being up against white supremacy both as a Black man and as a Black male social worker. He discusses the need for social workers to practice anti-racism as part of our standards of conduct, not just with clients, but with colleagues, and the need for organizations to provide protections and support for social workers of color that explicitly address the many forms of institutional and interpersonal racism they experience, as well as steps organizations can take to transform into anti-racist organizations. Wayne also shares how he got into this work. I hope this conversation inspires you to action. Anti-racism in Social Work Portfolio Twitter: @wayne_reid79 Email: wayne.reid@basw.co.uk

Wayne Reid's substantive post is that of Professional Officer with the British Association of Social Workers BASW, in this episode of SWM, he shares details of his work and his social work journey, which included a variety of SW roles.  He talks about his most recent work in the anti-racist practice space.  Wayne is an ordinary and honest guy doing some good work - it was great hearing from him. Below are links to him and his work. Please review and share the podcast, it gets the word out, join our Facebook community where I regularly post relevant materials and invite you to do the same, just search for 'Social Workers Matter'   Links: Twitter @wayne_reid79 www.BASW.org.uk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqb8MFV3Fto my email: adosylv@gmail.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy McClenaghan is joined by guests, Dr Sarah Fox and Professor Sarah Galvani from Manchester Metropolitan University, and Dr Wulf Livingston from Wrexham Glyndwr University, to explore the complex relationship between problematic substance use and domestic abuse. The episode begins by examining the various forms domestic abuse can take and what we mean when we talk about problematic substance use. The discussion then moves on to explore the extent to which problematic substance use is a factor in causing domestic abuse and the ways in which it can be a response to domestic abuse experienced. The conversation also considers whether social work education adequately trains practitioners in relation to problematic substance use and domestic abuse and how social workers can better support victims / survivors and children affected. To access the resources produced by BASW's Alcohol and Other Drugs Special Interest Group which are referenced in the episode, please visit https://bit.ly/2W1d1Ra

Welcome to another episode - this is a solo episode with a selection of stories from BASW's PSW Magazine which includes: commentary on media coverage of social work, admin Vs direct work - is it still a thing? the rise in DV cases since lockdown and a couple of book recommendations and tips on, court work. Join our Facebook community - Social Workers Matter www.BASW.org.uk My email address for comments and feedback adosylv@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode, made for Pride Month 2021, explores challenges facing British Asian LGBTQIA+ and the ways in which social workers can better support this community. Andy McClenaghan is joined by Siddhi Joshi, founder and chairperson of British Asian LGBTI online support group, Khakan Qureshi, Founder of Finding A Voice and co-administrator of British Asians LGBTI and Narinder Sidhu, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead Officer with BASW. For more information on the issues discussed in the episode, Siddhi and Khakan recommend reading “Unorthodox: LGBT+ Identity and Faith” – https://fiveleaves.co.uk/product/unorthodox-lgbt-identity-and-faith/ Follow British Asian LGBTI on Twitter @BritishAsianLGB and Facebook @BritishAsianLGBTI.

In the aftermath of the counting of votes cast in elections for the Scottish Parliament, Welsh Senedd, English local Council and elected Mayors, Andy McClenaghan is joined by Allison Hulmes, National Director of BASW Cymru, Alison Bavidege, National Director of the Scottish Association of Social Workers and Kerri Prince, BASW’s Public and Political Affairs Lead to make sense of the outcomes. They discuss the issues raised by BASW with candidates prior to voting, and what the results will mean for social workers, the people who use social work services and society more widely.

After the murder of George Floyd in the summer of 2020 there has been an increased focus on language, anti-racist practice and the role of people in colour within social work. To continue the momentum and retain the focus. To guide us through this we spoke to Wayne Reid (Wayne_Ried79), Anti-Racism Visionary for the British Association of Social Workers (@BASW), who speaks to Chris and Lawrence about the importance of people of colour in social work, and his aims to make the sector a more inclusive place to be. Wayne and Siobhan McLean (founder of Kirwin Mclean Associates) are about to release “Outlanders” a collection of creative contributions by social workers of colour. Pre-order your copy here: https://siobhanmaclean.co.uk/publications/outlanders Support the show (http://www.socialpersonnel.com/podcast)

Andy McClenaghan and guests Karl Handscomb, Senior Economist with the Resolution Foundation, Louise Woodruff, Policy and Partnerships Manager at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, and Kerri Prince, BASW’s Public and Political Affairs Lead discuss what the Chancellor’s announcement on 3 March means for people who use social work and social care services, and people who receive support from the social security system, as well as the wider implications for society. Organisational responses to the Budget: - BASW: https://www.basw.co.uk/media/news/2021/mar/basw-responds-budget-2021 - JRF: https://www.jrf.org.uk/report/jrf-spring-budget-2021-analysis - Resolution Foundation: https://www.resolutionfoundation.org/app/uploads/2021/03/Spending-fast-taxing-slow.pdf

In the first of two episodes created to celebrate Human Rights Day, Martin Sexton, Chair of BASW’s Policy, Ethics and Human Rights Committee, joins Andy McClenaghan to discuss the importance of human rights to social work. They consider the nature of human rights, the international human rights framework, domestic human rights law and the application of human rights to everyday social work practice.

In this special episode, Andy McClenaghan is joined by BASW's Public and Political Affairs Lead, Kerri Prince and and Rosanne Palmer, BASW’s Policy and Research Lead Officer to discuss the implications of the Government's Spending Review for social workers & the families & individuals who use social work services.

In February 2019 BASW published its Voices of Social Work Through The Troubles study. The ground-breaking research, conducted by a team of academics led by Queen's University Belfast's Dr Joe Duffy, profiled for the first time, the experiences of social workers who practiced during the years of political conflict in Northern Ireland known as the Troubles. Social workers Phil Hughes and Gerry Madden participated in the research and they, along with BASW Northern Ireland National Director, Carolyn Ewart, join Andy McClenaghan to discuss their experiences of working during the abnormal and deeply challenging circumstances of The Troubles. They explore the research findings and examine how social workers today can learn from the experiences of colleagues in decades past. Read the research report at https://www.basw.co.uk/system/files/resources/Voices%20of%20Social%20Work%20Through%20The%20Troubles%20%281%29.pdf Access the Ulster University /Commission for Victims and Survivors research report discussed in the episode—Towards A Better Future: The Trans-generational Impact of the Troubles on Mental Health at https://www.cvsni.org/media/1171/towards-a-better-future-march-2015.pdf A video profile of the research report is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dX64DJOvUD0

Welcome to another SWM - today's episode is another solo, I share some update on my current activities in the education space and run through some bits from BASW's PSW magazine.  Please help to get the word out. My Email: adosylv@gmail.com Book: Black children in care: health, hair and skin by Denise Lewis & Flora Awolaja See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the last summer episode, we now have autumn to look forward to and the potential prospect of another 'lock down' - not great! In today's episode, I share some news about the new semester and what this has meant for me as a Social Work educator.   In the second part of this episode we dip into BASW's  PSW magazine for a couple of stories that caught my eye.  Which includes some helpful tips on how to survive in social work.   Producer, Debra Levitt of Bridge Road Consultants Ltd: bridgeroadconsultants.com   BASW: https://www.basw.co.uk/ Email: adosylv@gmail.com Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Lives Matter has reached huge audiences over the last month or two but how can it be turned into action? Wayne Reid is a professional officer with the British Association of Social Workers and is my guest. He talks of the BLM impact personally and professionally in social work. He found himself writing and […] The post 094 Black Lives Matter. Wayne Reid. BASW appeared first on Thoughts On The Social World.

Ian Thomas, patron of BASW, joins me in conversation about Covid 19 and the potential for Social Work, liberation and leadership. https://twitter.com/Ianpresentshttps://www.ted.com/talks/ian_thomas_ian_thomas_the_gift_of_desperation

This podcast responds to some of the current ethical concerns social workers face during the Covid-19 pandemic. We draw on BASW's Ethical Guidance to explore the principles underpinning our response, wherever we are and whatever our role. We also share examples of how social workers are maintaining good social work practice and sustaining themselves.

The Royal College of Midwives says that coronavirus may mean its staff have to work elsewhere in the NHS, rather than looking after pregnant women. Dr Mary Ross Davie explains the RCM's concerns. Social workers are trying to keep working safely and effectively despite restrictions around Covid-19. However, a survey by the British Associations of Social Workers says many haven't been given solid advice or the right personal protection equipment. Dr Ruth Allen, Chief Executive of the BASW, describes the challenges that social workers face right now. We hear from two healthcare workers who've cared for SARS patients and Ebola patients. How did they cope during those pandemics and what can we learn from them now? And Calamity Jane: you're probably thinking of Doris Day right now but Calamity Jane really did exist in real-life. Professor Karen R. Jones from the University of Kent tells us how an American called Martha Jane Canary was the real Calamity Jane.

This is a solo episode with my comments on short articles from the British Association of Social Work (BASW) magazine  Professional Social Work.   I have selected 5 articles from March 2020 issue; RIP Terry Bamford, changes to immigration legislation and impact on social care provision, substance and domestic abuse guide launched, the class issue, tackle workloads! Please subscribe and leave a review so the podcast gets noticed. Links mentioned in this episode: www.basw.co.uk www.basw.co.uk/basw-pocket-guides        

BASW Professional Officer Gavin Moorghen speaks with Julia Palfreyman (social worker) and Ruth Hawkins (family law solicitor) to discuss the social worker role with children involved in family court proceedings. This podcast is of particular interest to children and families practitioners and managers and anyone wishing to apply relationship-based social work. See more on 80-20 campaign via the BASW website http://bit.ly/8020campaign

In this episode Recovery Coach Erik Frederickson spends some time with Community Health Supervisor Derrick Jenkins. He has an incredibly powerful story of redemption. Enjoy!

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This episode is a rebroadcast of the interview Matt Tullis did with Kim Cross in September 2015. Cross’s book “What Stands in the Storm: Three Days in the Worst Superstorm to Hit the South’s Tornado Alley” had been published by Atria Books in March of that year. The book is a reporting and writing masterpiece, as Cross went to great lengths to make sure the reporting was accurate, and the writing was compelling. Since joining the podcast, Cross been included in Best American Sports Writing twice. She was included in the 2016 edition for her story The King of Tides, which ran in Southwest: The Magazine. And this year, Cross will be in BASW 2019 for a story she wrote for Bicycling Magazine. That story is about a prisoner in California who spends his time restoring used bicycles. Cross has received awards from the Society of Professional Journalists and the Society of American Travel Writers. Her work has appeared in Outside, Southern Living, Cooking Light, Bike, Bicycling, Runner’s World, the Tampa Bay Times, ESPN.com, and many more publications.

Join us for the BASWTalk Podcast discussing the Adoption Enquiry; one year on. Freelance journalist Louise Tickle chairs a panel discussion including BASW chief executive Ruth Allen, the author’s co-author Professor Brid Featherstone and former local authority adoption team manager, Jon Dudley.

Think all we cover are books about hockey? Well, given this market, you wouldn't be entirely wrong.  With that in mind, it's a pleasure to announce that in our latest episode, Glenn Stout (Series Editor - Best American Sports Writing, author - Fenway 1912: The Birth of a Ballpark, a Championship Season, and Fenway's Remarkable First Year) joins us via phone to converse about his latest release - Pats: An Illustrated History of the New England Patriots (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt). Written with co-author Richard A. Johnson (Curator - The Sports Museum of New England), Pats is a meticulously crafted history of a team that has been in existence since Billy Sullivan was awarded an AFL franchise in 1959. Go beyond nearly two decades of success with the triumvirate of Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and Bob Kraft, back to Bill Parcells turning the tide, and then further into history where futility and near- misses preceded it all.  From Gillette Stadium to Nickerson Field, welcome to our conversation with Stout about the full story of a franchise that many love and plenty loath. 

Luke Geoghegan, Head of Policy and Research at BASW catches up with Professor Brigid Featherstone on her new book. Brid is an experienced social worker and social work academic and together with Anna Gupta, Kate Morris and Sue White is the author of a new book ‘Protecting Children: A Social Model’, published by Policy Press.

A recording of the BASW Chair Hustings Webinar from the 9 April 2018. The BASW Chair Hustings was a chance to ask BASW's three candidates Donna Peach, Hilary Tompsett and Gerry Nosowska questions to help BASW Members use their vote to choose their next BASW Chair.

BASW has launched our first ever podcast where BASW Chief Executive, Ruth Allen, talks with Siobhan Maclean about her new book "Share: A New Model for Social Work" and student, Clare Bailey.

Welcome to Learn on the go, a Community Care Inform podcast where we discuss what the latest research, practice models and policy guidance mean to your practice.In the episode, we discuss poverty, child protection and the care system. This episode was recorded in April 2017.The expertsPaul BywatersProfessor of social work at the University of Huddersfield and emeritus professor at Coventry University.Andy BilsonProfessor of social work at the University of Central Lancashire and adjunct professor at the University of Western Australia.The podcastStart – 16:30Paul Bywaters discusses his research into deprivation and child welfare intervention rates.16:31 – 43:30Andy Bilson discusses research looking at child protection referalls and investigations, which found that before their fifth birthday, one in five of all children in England have been referred to children’s services.34:31 – endAndy Bilson discusses trends in adoption and special guardianship.ReferencesBilson, A (2017)Written submission to BASW’s Adoption EnquiryUnpublishedBilson, A and Martin, K E C (2016)‘Referrals and Child Protection in England: One in Five Children Referred to Children’s Services and One in Nineteen Investigated before the Age of Five’British Journal of Social Work (online)Bilson, A; Featherstone, B and Martin, K.(2017) ‘How child protection’s ‘investigative turn’ impacts on poor and deprived communities’Family Law, Volume 47, pp316-319Bywaters, P (2017)Identifying and Understanding Inequalities in Child Welfare Intervention Rates: comparative studies in four UK countries. Briefing paper 1: EnglandNuffield FoundationBywaters, P; Brady, G; Sparks, T; Bos, E; Bunting, L; Daniel, B; Featherstone, B; Morris, K and Scourfield, J (2015)‘Exploring inequities in child welfare and child protection services: Explaining the “inverse intervention law.”’Children and Youth Services Review, Volume 57, pp98-105Bywaters, P; Bunting, L; Davidson, G; Hanratty, J; Mason, W; McCartan, C; Steils, N (2016)The relationship between poverty, child abuse and neglect: an evidence reviewJoseph Rowntree FoundationHarries, M; Cant, R L; Bilson, A and Thorpe, D (2014)‘Responding to information about children in adversity: Ten years of a differential response model in Western Australia’Child Abuse and Neglect (online)

On the thirty-fifth episode of the fifth season of The Sports-Casters, hosts Steve Bennett and Don Russ welcome Tim Graham (The Buffalo News), and Matt Yoder (Awful Announcing). Starting the show with 3Things, Steve and Don discuss the Kansas City Royals winning the World Series, the injury to Connor McDavid, and the fall of Colin Kaepernick. The book club is back with this year's edition of The Best American Sports Writing Series and a new book by a podcast favorite. The show ends with the guys saying goodbye to Grantland. -Tim Graham is making his fifth appearance (00:38:47) on the podcast to discuss the fallout of the Patrick Kane case and his inclusion in this year's Best American Sports Writing anthology. Tim talks about covering the Kane case, dealing with trolls on twitter, and explains why he thinks it was handled fairly by the authorities. Tim also talks about the impact of his story on Darryl Talley, explains how it ended up being submitted for consideration by BASW, and explains why he was so proud to have the only newspaper story included in the anthology. -Matt Yoder is making his second appearance (01:23:59) on the podcast. Yoder (the managing editor of Awful Announcing) joins us to talks about the demise of Grantland, why it happened, and what it means for micro sites. Matt also talks about the future of Bill Simmons, tells us what stories bring clicks to the site, and gives some details on a new website lead by Dan Levy.

Dr Ruth Allen joined the British Association of Social Workers as Chief Executive on 11th April 2016.  She was previously Director of Social Work at South West London & St Georges’ Mental Health Trust and Chair of the Mental Health Faculty at the College of Social Work.  Previous to that she was a head of […] The post 066 Ruth ALLEN Chief Executive BASW appeared first on Thoughts On The Social World.

My guest is Glenn Stout, series editor for the Best American Sports Writing anthology, longform editor at SB Nation, and author of several books including Young Woman and the Sea and Fenway 1912: The Birth of a Ballpark, A Championship Season and Fenway's Remarkable First year. He talks about reading poetry in a baseball uniform outside Fenway Park while taking swigs from a two-liter bottle of bloody Marys. Yeah…it's good. He also talks about his first writing assignment and also the ONE thing a writer can control. Hear about all that… and more …. on the next episode of #CNF.

An interview with Guy Shennan, the recently elected Chair of the British Association of Social Workers. Then, a short interview I gave on the situation in Birmingham concerning stress in social work and its impact on morale and service delivery. Guy Shennan qualified as a social worker in 1989, having trained at the University of […] The post 044 Chair of BASW appeared first on Thoughts On The Social World.

TV and Radio interviews reflecting child protection cases. I often get approached to give these in response to negative stories as the former Chair of BASW; I feel they should be shared within the social work community to discuss the cases in a balanced view rather than the very negative approach that the media takes towards […] The post 035 Social Work in the Media – TV and Radio Interviews appeared first on Thoughts On The Social World.

I attended the BASW UK conference and AGM and spoke at a workshop entitled ’embracing a media we love to hate’. It was an excellent day with up to 300 delegates helping to create a lively atmosphere and so I thought it a good idea to reflect on the content of the day. The full lineup of speakers can be found here and […] The post 033 BASW UK Conference and AGM appeared first on Thoughts On The Social World.

An excellent interview with Bridget Robb – Chief Executive at the British Association of Social Workers. We discuss the state of social work in the UK and globally, the political and environmental factors of social work and the role of the British Association of Social Workers (BASW). As a Former Chair of BASW I value it […] The post 013 Bridget Robb BASW Chief Executive appeared first on Thoughts On The Social World.