⭐️🌟 Congratulations to ALL the finalists, to the silver award winners and gold award winners who have brought us examples of creative, progressive, reflective and outstanding social work. 💫✨ #SWA22

Left London with this after #SWA22. Thanks to 1/. 450 folk who despite all the predictions filled the room 2/. The amazing trustees/team Social Work Awards and 3/. The many incredible Social Workers who across all categories showed great life changing social work

Today is the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. Over the next 16 days, we will be sharing information across all of our social media platforms.

Today marks Int'l Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women + kickstarts #16DaysOfActivism against #VAWG + #Domesticabuse We must come together to eradicate these horrendous crimes which see an avg 3 women killed every 2 weeks in the UK alone Women's Aid #IDEVAW2022

Day 1 📢 16 Days of Activism for the Elimination of Violence against Women & Girls On day 1, we launched “From Her, Kings are Born 2022” to evidence the impact and prevalence of domestic and sexual abuse in the UK Sikh Panjabi Community. 📚 sikhwomensaid.org.uk/publications 📚1/3

In this episode Suky Bhaker is joined by Clive Ruggles Alice Ruggles Trust & Richard Spinks, father of Gracie. Both Clive & Richard's daughters were tragically murdered by stalkers. Listen to what they think the police should have been done differently. #16Days suzylamplugh.org/bridging-the-g…

Spent today in a prison, invited in by the NHS to help their staff come up with new ways of helping people at the start of 12+ year sentences for gang and knife crime build new identities. A real honour to use experience, offer guidance and be in that space with their staff today

Domestic abuse is never acceptable. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, there is help available through Compass. Call Essex Compass on 0330 333 7 444 or visit the website here essexcompass.org.uk If someone is in immediate danger always call 999 🚨

Excited to be in a room with Dominic @SingleDadSW Watters hearing about Poverty and Food Insecurity!!@ECCESCA Melanie Anderson Ahana Rao (she-her)

On HOPELINEUK, we often hear from people supporting a young person who is recovering from a suicide attempt and wonder how they can support both themselves and the young person. Our advisers are here for you. Call HOPELINEUK for free and confidential advice on 0800 068 4141. 💜

End of programmes are always sad but also mark the beginning of another new journey which I’m so pleased my Essex County Council stepuppers will continue with us! Huge thanks to Sally Pritchard ARU STEP UP Hannah Smith & the whole team for a wonderful partnership experience @ECCESCA

#Proud and #Humbled to have a piece of research published by probably the biggest and most well known Professor of gangs research John Pitts!

OMG! We are soooooo excited!!!! Maria & ⁦John Burnham⁩ in the house live & in person for our #diversity conference! As if weather would stop them! ⁦Essex County Council⁩ ⁦@ECCESCA⁩ ⁦Melanie Anderson⁩ ⁦Becky@ESCA⁩

Just a little thought for the day…@ECCESCA

To the Business Support Admin, Personal Advisors, Support Workers, Occupation Therapists, Mental Health Specialists, Social Workers, Snr Practitioners, Team & Service Mgs, Directors & all that work in #socialwork you ALL make a difference. Thank you ⭐️ #wswd2023 ⭐️@ECCESCA

Happy World Social Work Day to my wonderful colleagues working in social care in Essex County Council and across the country (and world)! You are amazing!! @ECCESCA ESCA_Sue N Carol Sibley Deb Ireland Jenny Rafter Sally Pritchard

Keep your eyes on the screen. 👀 The #SWA23 finalists will be announced shortly. Get ready to share and celebrate. We hope you're as excited as we are! 🎉

Let's give a round of applause for our Team of the Year, Adult Services finalists! ⭐ Category supported by UNISON - UK's largest union #SWA23

Spending the day learning and networking at #NCMalefonference23 working with male victims of DA @ECCESCA Melanie Anderson Jan Williams

Still inspired by the overall winner of Social Work Awards last Friday. Afghanistan-born, care experienced children’s social worker, Omaid. Read a bit more here 👇🏽👌🏽 #SWA2023