Great to see Milbanke care home (Kirkham) being mentioned in Parliament! As a result of a Reform led council, closures of much needed resources, impacting a small community, all to save money. Hmm I recall Reform requested 10k to be spent on flags 🤔 facebook.com/share/v/17MVoP…

Not all men but always a man. "Dear Mr drunk man on the train last night" facebook.com/share/1DZRsF9b…

Capacity, decisions to end one’s own life, and the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/capacity-decis…

Unofficial update to MCA Codes updated: mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/unofficial-upd…

"A reduction in the fair access limit – [...] on payments per child from £5,000 to £3,000. The scrapping of a separate allowance of £2,500 per child per year [...]meaning any assessments would have to be funded from within the £3,000 annual envelope. communitycare.co.uk/2025/11/20/ado…

Instant budget reaction. From #MartinSLewis moneysavingexpert.com/news/2025/11/m…

39 Essex Chambers December 2025 Mental Capacity Report now out - and walkthrough: mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/39-essex-chamb…

2am & the house is still. 🕯️ My 3 kids are my world, but tonight I’m the sole architect of no 3's future. Sorting education reports & EHCP legalities alone. If I don't hold the line, no one will. Dedicated parenting is 24/7. 🛡️💖 #SEND #EHCP #SoloParent #Advocacy

Did you know, survivors of DA often exp 35-50 incidents before they report the perp, also, less than 1/4 are reported to the police. Clare's law only tells you the incidents reports, obvs. Trust your instincts, ask Q's. #whiteribbonday #MakeThePromise #WeSpeakUp #ItStartsWithMen

The Mental Health Act 2025: what it means for you - Community Care communitycare.co.uk/content/news/t…

A funny (well it made me laugh) and possibly true description, or is it that we're so busy that we don't have the time to invest? Taking time off is a stressful thought as we return to a maxed mailbox... My 4 secret dramas of dating as a social worker mysocialworknews.com/article/my-4-s…

My new blog. “Social Contract” #socialwork 👇 ermate.wordpress.com/2026/02/14/whe…

Parental responsibility and confinement - the need for appellate authority continues (and a Gillick conundrum): mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/parental-respo…

Niall Harbison Bowie was such a great mother!🥰🐾💝

I've #justsponsored Michele Heng-Travis, who's fundraising for Alzheimer's Society on JustGiving. Donate now justgiving.com/page/michele-h…

DHSC to review adult safeguarding law urgently in response to Casey concerns - Community Care communitycare.co.uk/content/news/d…

Careers depend on relationships, reputations and access. The cost of being the awkward voice in the room can feel higher than the cost of going along with the plan, and … … then, there’s simple bureaucratic survival. myemail.constantcontact.com/Leaders.html?s…

🎉Happy World Social Work day. Harambee= all pull together. 🎉

I see this cycle constantly: • Homeless • Wants rehab • System: "No address, no referral" • Council: "Duty Met" ​Setting people up to fail isn't a glitch, it’s the design. Thoughts! Change needed @KwajoHousing? 🏚️🚫

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