Are you a social worker or social work student who believes everyone should have access to justice? Interested in joining our Direct work team of volunteers? Join our open volunteering info session on Sat 22nd June 10am-12pm to find out more: tinyurl.com/mv5fuf68 2/

New open access Research in Practice resources for #LearningDisabilityWeek aim to support professionals working with disabled children, adults with learning disabilities and their families.

What are the benefits of adopting a strengths-based and needs-led approach to assessment for disabled children and their families? A new open access briefing reports on work undertaken by CDC. #LearningDisabilityWeek ow.ly/qYfs50SkSMC

We're looking forward to seeing PSWs from across the PCFSW Network and Adult PSW Network at our upcoming online PSW conference on 10 July. Contact the PSW inbox to book your place.

Hear findings from the Rethinking Domestic Abuse and Child Protection project in a series of open access Research in Practice events for research, policy and practice. With Nuffield Foundation The University of Sheffield University of Huddersfield Kingston University SafeLives Future Men

📰 NEWS | BASW England welcomes recommendations of independent evaluation of Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) with plan to develop & embed it further in practice. 🔗 Find out more: new.basw.co.uk/articles/basw-…

Visit our #GeneralElection hub for the key priorities relevant to local government from parties' manifestos. You can also find useful election-related guidance for councils and candidates, including around voting and canvassing 👇 orlo.uk/Yp9z0

Don't forget your photo ID to vote in tomorrow's general election! View guidance on photo ID requirements: researchinpractice.org.uk/all/news-views…

Today's the day! Polling stations across the country are open today from 7am-10pm. Don’t forget to bring your photo ID or Voter Authority Certificate. Find your nearest polling station ⤵️ orlo.uk/l2xTd

Find out more about Wayne Reid⚡️'s campaign to highlight racism within social work and what leaders and organisations can do to tackle discrimination. communitycare.co.uk/2024/07/04/way…

A team dynamic promoting trust, collaboration, and solidarity, can help bolster the resilience and emotional regulation of staff. A new study by the CRCF explores the key components needed to create a secure base team. ow.ly/OF0N50SxPhC

Tomorrow, Bridget Phillipson MP, new Secretary of State for Education, will announce her vision for education, children’s services and skills. If you are interested, register now! eventbrite.com/e/secretary-of…

In the latest #ADCS blog, 'More Parenting, Less Corporate', Helen Fergusson reflects on important messages from care experienced young people bit.ly/3WvMHuC

✍️ NEW BLOG - The King's Speech, what has been announced? Now that the new UK Government has set out its legislative plans for the year ahead, we take a closer look at its implications for social work practice. 🔗 Read our latest blog: new.basw.co.uk/articles/kings…

This week we are launching our Research Community Catalyst, which is focused on Children at Risk of Poor Outcomes and funded by ADR UK & Foundations. More: buff.ly/3WAQS8w

The Rethinking domestic abuse in child protection (RDAC) project aims to improve the national response to domestic abuse and child protection. An open access event on 17 September will focus on the implications of the project findings for practice. ow.ly/2Us950SIVhe

Chair of the ADCS Yorks & Humber regional group, Pauline Turner, blogs for us this week on the looming financial cliff edge facing children's services adcs.org.uk/cliff-edges-sp…

"Many providers are delivering well-targed and appropriate support...But we are also encountering a worrying number of children who should not be in supported accommodation " #CareLeavers #socialcare 🌈Updates from ADCS PCFSW Network

The PCFSW Network will no longer be active on X as of 1 September. Be sure to follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date with the latest PCFSW Network news and updates. ow.ly/QBph50T7cnV