More from our #ifswe2017 supplement: How to care for child #refugees: lessons from #Nordic countries theguardian.com/social-care-ne…

Social workers have to tread a fine line when making decisions, writes Ruth Stark of ifsw theguardian.com/social-care-ne… #IFSWe2017

Social workers should be visible and provide a stronger voice for marginalised groups, says Icelandic NQSW Thorey Gudmundsdottir #IFSWe2017

#IFSWe2017 Iceland s wkr says too often tied down and hidden by structures - need to take more risks and re-engage with communities

Recapture the radicals and brave pioneers of social work like Jane Adams 'Let's do it!' - #IFSWe2017 panel discussion

#IFSWe2017 in many countries people believe austerity is inevitable and necessary but it is a choice - s wkrs need operate at micro & macro

@GuyShennan suggests people check out helpfulsocialwork.com podcast on hopefulness and tackling austerity Gerry Nosowska #IFSWe2017 panel

UCDSocialPolWorkJust Prof Jim Campbell presenting at #IFSWe2017 on social work and political conflict

Social workers are feeling excluded and that human rights have been violated - "we can't help others when we are marginalised" #IFSWe2017

Difficult to speak out against govt policy and practices if #socialworkers are precariously employed #IFSWe2017

Across Europe, in the richest parts of the world social protection systems are being cut back in the name of austerity #IFSWe2017

#IFSWe2017 troubling and thought provoking presentations on social work in conflict zones - Northern Ireland and elsewhere 1/2

#IFSWe2017 ifsw President Ruth Stark closes stressing need to work jointly with service users to improve social work practice

#IFSWe2017 Irish Association invites everybody to world conference in Dublin 2018 Graca Machel & Mary Robinson etc etc

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NEW > Joseph Rowntree Foundation state of the nation report out today. Here’s what’s happening to 14 million people living in poverty in the UK: jrf.org.uk/report/uk-pove… #solveukpoverty

Austerity is removing crucial lifesaving support on the ground. This has seen court hearings delayed and police struggle to meet increased demand for support #BootOutAusterity #16DaysofAction #orangetheworld

“Not only is govt failing to make changes that will reverse austerity and its effects, it is making new plans that will reduce services even further” gu.com/p/7kxdv/stw

My research article on how children become invisible in #childprotection work - it's open access, so free #socialwork x.com/oxfordjournals…

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