Purpose of today: 'reflect on GMSWA achievements, agree priorities and vision for next 12 months and to celebrate #socialwork as a profession.' Paul Marshall

I'Improving partner engagement to help citizens of Greater Manchester.' Paul Marshall

First keynote speaker: Marcia Brooks, Social Work Teaching Partnership Lead, Department for Education

'Bringing #socialwork academics to help support and develop #socialworkers across Greater Manchester.' Marcia Brooks.

Exploring the role of GMSWA in #socialwork education. Pat Cartney from The University of Manchester

#socialwork education in Greater Manchester

'GMSWA is about increasing added value to #socialwork across Greater Manchester.' Pat Cartney.

Now time for Louise Blythe to discuss enhancing #socialwork and the voice of the Public Involvement Board

'#socialworkers need unconditional bias training at student level...' Louise Blythe.

'Where are the stories of the good in #socialwork?' Louise Blythe

Sue Massel explores the key priorities for adult #socialwork across Greater Manchester #GMSWAvision

Now time for Manchester City Council who will explore the key priorities for Children's #socialwork across Greater Manchester

We've updated our website which now houses #socialworkresources and recommend #socialwork websites. Check it out gmswa.co.uk

Celebrating #socialwork - powerful video 👌👍 GMSWAvision

Professor Samantha Baron from Manchester Metropolitan Uni closing today's fantastic and engaging session looking at the future of GMSWA

GMSWA are holding a #SocialWorkCareers Fair 1st May 2020. We hope to see you there. Follow link to book your place eventbrite.co.uk/e/gmswa-social…

Check out our new #GreaterManchester #socialworkjobs page. First up event by Salford City Council gmswa.co.uk/greater-manche…

In the coming days, we will contact 8,000 former social workers and set up a temporary register to make sure people across England continue to receive the best possible support when they need it most. socialworkengland.org.uk/news/temporary… #COVID19

Social work with children and families in the pandemic. @Acsocialwork offers a snapshot of a rapidly changing situation and what guidance is available to social workers when carrying out home visits in the context of coronavirus (COVID-19) ow.ly/80xo30qvZ6w

To help all social work students during these difficult times I am going to make available Social Work Connect for free until September. This is normally a subscription only website available to organisations for staff use. It helps connect theory and reflection with practice 1/