Fascinating session from Ian Brownhill on MCA, protection, autonomy and the use of inherent jurisdiction #WorldSocialWorkDay2023

So Somerset Council... don't get me wrong I love working for you but I wish you hadn't changed your colour scheme.... it matched my hair so I had to dye it pink 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤣🤣🤣

The Social Work Sessions are live. Listen in to Professor Michael Preston-Shoot generously sharing his knowledge about self-neglect in episode 1. I’d love to hear your feedback. linktr.ee/misscarolynsmi… #socialworksessions

We have commissioned YouGov to undertake research into the social work workforce in England, specifically the issues affecting recruitment and retention. If you are a social worker, please complete the short survey: start.yougov.com/refer/v9D3tW6z…

#Carers have a wide range of roles when it comes to #Safeguarding. If you are or know an #UnpaidCarer who would like more information and support regarding safeguarding, check out the link below 👇 ssab.safeguardingsomerset.org.uk/protecting-adu… #CarersWeek #CarersWeek2023

'How to use legal powers to safeguard highly vulnerable dependent drinkers in England and Wales' is a guide that aims to help practitioners improve the well-being and safety of adults with alcohol dependency. #Safeguarding #SubstanceUse alcoholchange.org.uk/publication/ho…

Thought provoking and fascinating training provided by David Thornicroft and Tim Spencer-Lane on the interface between the MCA and MHA.... covered lots of information but also left me wanting to know more! Definitely one to reflect on for CPD 😊

Whilst Schon proposed reflection in and reflection on action, it was nearly 10 years later that reflection for action was proposed by Killion and Todnem. Wendy Roberts and I developed this specific model to support that preparation stage..

Join us on 18th Oct 2023 for a one off webinar! Reflective Practice, 40 years on from Schön. Register here for free, as always bit.ly/3ZAimLv

Feeling rather excited after my delivery today 😊😊😊.... cant wait to start reading (highlighting!) it 🥰

Have you got any unusued community equipment? Help social care services and the NHS to help others by returning it. All you need to do is contact Medequip Community Equipment Service to arrange a collection: 📞01823 211699 ✉️ [email protected]

Updated guidance note on relevant information for different categories of decision: mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/updated-guidan…

Guidance to support mental health social workers and AMHPs (March 2024) skillsforcare.org.uk/Regulated-prof…

#WorldSocialWorkDay Happy world Social Work day 2024 to all my amazing colleagues.... I've had a thought provoking day and especially loved the webinar which included self care ... its easy to forget to take time to look after you!

We are here #WWECardiff

Only 1 month to go until #SomersetACPWeek! It has been a busy few weeks, but the information packs are almost ready to go! Thank you to everyone who is involved this year. If you want to find out more, please get in touch! St Margaret's Hospice Care Marie Curie South West Somerset Council Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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🗳️ What is Promote The Vote? Supporting people’s citizenship, promoting independence & upholding human rights are fundamental to social work values & practice. It is therefore our duty to remove barriers to voting in elections that exist for adults with learning disabilities.

The new Somerset Treatment Escalation Plan form is launched today! Check out all the details here 👇 shorturl.at/hDVWg

Capacity, hospital discharge and possession orders - a checklist and a gap in the court's powers? mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/capacity-hospi…