This is an attempt at summing up where Social Work should be, where it's gone wrong, and how to get back to useful and socially rewarding practice - and not just in Scotland! commonweal.scot/policies/strug…

If you are a social worker or have an interest in it, get yourself along this. A program full of interesting sessions 🙌🏽😁 👇🏽

We've got both in-person and online co-production events coming up in January and February of next year. We'd love to hear your thoughts on what the re-opened Independent Living Fund in Scotland should look like. Book your free place now: 👇🏻 eventbrite.com/cc/ilf-scotlan…

Scot Gov Health Scottish Government It was a pleasure to welcome Michael Matheson MSP to the office this morning. Thank you for meeting with myself and our ILF Scotland Chair annemarie monaghan. And we are grateful that you also took the time to talk with some of the team about the ILF re-opening co-production work.

Great opportunity below 👇🏽 More than happy to have a natter with anyone interested!

New year, new you? Check out this exciting opportunity in Fife to join the Principal Social Work Officer Team! 2 posts available👇 Associate Principal Social Work Officer - 362896 | Fife Council | myjobscotland myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/fife-… # via myjobscotland

A not so talked about essential for alot of people needing support in tight spot/crisis 👇🏽 Please share.

BASW & The University of Edinburgh have published research using data from a survey of 5000 children living in Scotland, examining how poverty and other factors impact on mums experiencing domestic violence and the effects on their children. Read in full 👉 buff.ly/4bcVEOV

A gorgeous speech from Samantha Morton who is awarded the BAFTA Fellowship 👏 #EEBAFTAs

What a standout speech🏆 Followed your work since watching you bring Warner's Morvern to life. As a social worker now, I hope every wee person we come across gets to feel so supported and recognised for how amazing they are 💫 BASW SASW The Promise Scotland

Prof @derekfeeleyQI says spending money on social care is a good investment. We need to stop talking about it as if it’s a burden on society. He mentions ILF with a 14:1 return on investment. (Every £1 spent generates approx £14 in social value.) The ALLIANCE #SocialCareWebinar

Come and try Wheelchair Basketball! The Scottish Women Warriors are holding a ‘come and try’ session on Sat 27 April 1pm to 3pm at St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary in Glasgow. Women of all shapes, sizes, abilities and disabilities are welcome. Visit tinyurl.com/ScottishWomenW…

Come and see #TransitionFund recipient, Hannah's exhibition taking place Fri 19-Tue 23 April in Livingston Designer Outlet 10.30-5 (1.30-4 Tues). "I find it hard to communicate so use art to express myself." Hannah, 17, neurodiverse and visually impaired. facebook.com/reel/114719039…

If you're in or around Renfrew this Monday (22 April) then please do come along to the Family Fund Information and Support Day. It's free and there's no need to book. Come along between 10am and 2pm at The Glynhill Hotel, 169 Paisley Road, Renfrew, PA4 8XB.

There's no such thing as a 'sick note culture' - but there is a broken NHS, a meteoric rise in food banks, falling life expectancy, rising infant mortality, kids too hungry to learn, endemic poverty. Thanks Matt Frei for having me on to discuss this vindictive tripe from Sunak.

Such a great team to join! 👇 Check it out!

So many fantastic winners and finalists at tonight’s Social Work Journalism Awards. but a special shout to @LadyCatHT who has won the Special Award for a career which continues to challenge biased reporting and raise value of social work to society.

Here is the link to the P7 leavers video: youtu.be/7iVunG6D7Hc Thanks again to Mr Cowieson, from WDC Music Service, for creating it with the children.

Piece in latest BASW PSW mag that outlines why support from UK social workers for Ukraine Crowdfunder important gesture of solidarity. Please pledge now: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/scooters-for… SASW Social Work Scotland UNISON Scotland

🌟 What an inspiring day we had at the NQSW Conference! 🌟 The future of social work is bright, and we’re excited to see how our NQSWs will continue to make a difference! 💪 #NQSW2024 #Inspiration #SocialWorkMatters