Thirty-two years of covering #socialcare , and older people are still neglected, writes David Brindle theguardian.com/society/2020/d…

Child sexual abuse in schools often an open secret, says inquiry theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/d…

'Previously fragmented services for older people changed rapidly to a community-based approach. Social workers are trying to maintain and build on this new foundation of community-wide care' theguardian.com/society/2020/d…

*New* Back to basics: how social workers returned to their roots during Covid - by Rory Truell ifsw theguardian.com/society/2020/d… #socialwork

Next children's commissioner for England fails to back smacking ban theguardian.com/society/2020/d…

A digital theatre production in Wales - premiering on Wednesday - counters views of older people as vulnerable and frail in the face of coronavirus. 'We don't want to be seen as victims': the older people using theatre to tell their Covid stories theguardian.com/society/2020/d…

Obituary: Judy Wurr, who has died suddenly aged 77, was at the forefront of efforts to safeguard the rights of vulnerable adults for more than three decades theguardian.com/society/2020/d…

Judith Heumann: 'Biden is committed to involving disabled people in his administration' theguardian.com/society/2020/d…

People with #learningdisabilities should be prioritised for a Covid vaccine, writes Sam Scown theguardian.com/society/2020/d…

Gender stereotyping is harming young people's mental health, finds UK report theguardian.com/society/2020/d…

Obituary: Sue Pearson, who has died aged 92, came to Sheffield from Prague on the Kindertransport in 1939 at the age of 11. Her childhood experiences bred a lifelong commitment to improving the lives of all children theguardian.com/world/2020/dec…

Children face Christmas 'cooped up' with abusers amid rise in helpline calls theguardian.com/society/2020/d…

UK ‘reneges on vow to reunite child refugees with families’ theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/d…

Can I have a RT please, I'd really appreciate it.

If anyone has some knowledge of diagnosing or treatment of #Tourette 's syndrome could you send me a DM. I'd really appreciate some advice if you can find the time. ⭐️✨💙CAMHS Network💙✨⭐️ Guardian Social Care The Student Social Work Hub Norfolk and Waveney Mind

'Children’s social care is at an impasse. Many in leadership and management are trying to return to pre-lockdown practices, while many social workers clamour for the positive changes of the past few months to stick' theguardian.com/society/2020/d…

Promise of UK care home visits is not being kept to, warns charity theguardian.com/society/2020/d…

“Bureaucracy is comforting for management in times of anxiety” Katie Rose Centre for Public Impact (CPI)

Guardian Social Care 'Social workers’ voices must be heard. They know the problems that families face and the gaps in support provision. Their wellbeing – so instrumental to quality support for vulnerable children and families – must be higher on the agenda'. Katie Rose

*New* Children's social care has changed during Covid. That progress mustn't be lost now, writes Katie Rose Centre for Public Impact (CPI) theguardian.com/society/2020/d…

Still waiting on a 'fix' for care ftadviser.com/opinion/2020/1… via FTAdviser