Forced Adoption and Social Work Our virtual event on 5th June 7pm with ⁦Michael Lambert⁩ and ⁦Al Coates⁩ . Please join us. Have Social Work ethics changed? basw.co.uk/events/evoluti…

‘I represented a social worker in a fitness to practise hearing - it felt like I was in a criminal court’ #socialwork #fitnesstopractise communitycare.co.uk/2025/05/16/rep…

Adult social care needs £3.4bn annual funding boost by 2028-29 to stand still, says report #adultsocialcare #spendingreview2025 communitycare.co.uk/2025/05/15/adu…

You are not alone this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. If you or someone needs support for their mental wellbeing, there are a number of support services you can contact. For more advice and support, visit 🔗 …affzone.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/contact-us/hel…

Ending the 2 child limit is the most cost effective way to get child poverty falling this parliament, and it’s also the right thing to do. As the government considers its approach to welfare, here’s what the latest research from @moreincommon_ shows: x.com/katieschmuecke…

Summary report by the Missing People charity about themes from investigations (PFDs and SARs) after missing people outcomes, including Right Care, Right Person (RCRP) - There are more examples to add to those they've chosen to highlight - missingpeople.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

Parliament debate 20th May on Government support for children in adoptive and kinship placements - House of Commons Library background commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-brief…

‘Reforming the Mental Health Act: Independent review to draft bill ‘ - House of Commons Library commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-brief…

MPs have urged the Gov. to back a change in law that would allow families to request mental capacity assessments for vulnerable loved ones, following a campaign by a mother who believes it could have saved her autistic son itv.com/news/2025-05-2… #Autism National Autistic Society

Michael Lambert will be talking about his research on Forced Adoption at our Branch virtual meeting on 5th June 7pm Michael Lambert and Al Coates basw.co.uk/events/evoluti…

The two directors of Rainbow Fostering Services regularly borrow very large sums of money from their for-profit foster care agency, according to the company’s accounts

CALL FOR EVIDENCE: Mental Health Bill - Absolutely ANYONE with interest / experience / expertise can offer evidence to the House of Commons scrutiny of the Mental Health Bill. The deadline is 09th June, but the sooner you get this in, the better. parliament.uk/business/news/…

A trip to London to support the launch of this report. Great recommendations. Now we just need action to deliver

We call on Rachel Reeves to strengthen adult social care and work with the sector to mitigate pressure on councils, providers and charities: orlo.uk/vmhlL Like and share to show your support. #SocialCare #LocalGov #ASC

Families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (#SEND) are being encouraged to get involved with a new parent carer forum which is being set up in Wolverhampton. Full story 👉 wolverhampton.gov.uk/news/send-fami… (1/2) NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board (ICB)

We're hiring! We're recruiting for an assistant director – communication, insight and engagement. Read the full job description and how to apply on our website: ow.ly/18lb50VV4fJ Closing date for applications: 4 June 2025. #Recruitment #Vacancy

We are inviting people to have their say about the Shared Lives service, a unique form of social care based on the simple but transformative power of human relationships. Full story 👉 wolverhampton.gov.uk/news/have-your… (1/2)

The planned 2yr social work induction, replacing the ASYE "is likely to be a deterrent for those who might have thought of employment within local authority children’s services, increasing recruitment difficulties" - Important analysis here from Ray Jones. communitycare.co.uk/2025/05/23/ray…

NEW BLOG - "Joint Statement" Position statement published by nine national organisations about proposed amendment in the Mental Health Bill to s135/136 MHA. mentalhealthcop.wordpress.com/2025/05/26/joi…