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The official Bluesky account for the British Association of Social Workers. We are the UK's largest professional association for social work.
@basw-uk.bsky.socialπ NEW PODCAST! - I like to move it!
Our latest episode of Let's Talk Social Work discusses how Social Workers can dismantle the barriers to living more active lives that Disabled Adults may face & embed consideration of movement in their practice.
Apple π apple.co/3g7YcE0
Spotify π sptfy.in/d2ur
@basw-uk.bsky.socialπΈ BASW Cymru are at Plaid Cymru Conference in Llandudno this weekend to meet with Welsh Parliamentarians & discuss with them all things social work! Earlier today, our team met with Elfed Williams MS to plan our first meeting of the Cross Party Group on Social Work in the Senedd. Watch this space!
@joehanley.bsky.socialReposted by @basw-uk.bsky.social"Successful reform requires more than a compelling vision. It requires the practical conditions necessary to deliver that vision" - really interesting critique of Families First reforms from Charles Mugisha, well worth a read (via
@basw-uk.bsky.social): basw.co.uk/about-social...
@basw-uk.bsky.socialSocial Work in the Media! π²
Yesterday, BASW member Denise Turner was on BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour to discuss her research findings into the impacts of the βempty nestβ on older adults.
π§ You can listen to the segment from 17 minutes via BBC Sounds on the link below.
@basw-uk.bsky.socialThe highlight of this month was launching our new, member-informed vision for the future of BASW! β
Check out a few other areas of activity below where we've been supporting and representing our members across the UK throughout September.
Not a member yet? Join today β‘οΈ basw.co.uk/why-join-basw
@basw-uk.bsky.socialβ Did you know? β
Let's Talk Social Work is easy to engage with and listen to, with episodes available for free on all major podcast platforms. Just search - π³ππ'π π»πππ πΊπππππ πΎπππ
Learn more β‘ basw.co.uk/training-cpd...
@scotssocialwork.bsky.socialReposted by @basw-uk.bsky.socialLast week, SASW co-hosted a roundtable event in the Scottish Parliament to explore Social Workβs central role in delivering The Promise.
The event, which brought together frontline Social Workers, sector leaders and MSPs, discussed concerns about progress.
Read more π buff.ly/9P9MhuD
@basw-uk.bsky.socialβ° Still time to register for our professional learning webinars next month!
Discover BASW courses and training events led by experts in Social Work, Lived Experience, and other related fields, designed to supercharge your professional development.
Register here π basw.co.uk/events
@basw-uk.bsky.socialπ If you're at The Social Work Show in Manchester today, make sure to drop by our exhibitor stand with @swu-uk.bsky.social and say hello! Our team is looking forward to meeting lots of Social Workers and Social Work Students throughout the day!
@scotssocialwork.bsky.socialReposted by @basw-uk.bsky.socialGlasgow City Council's threat of 'fire & re-hire' will cause avoidable damage to staff trust, livelihoods, and functionality of statutory services if it goes ahead.
It is imperative that a way forward is found.
Read our full statement here: buff.ly/GOPJUXB
@basw-uk.bsky.socialBASW wishes the Jewish community a happy, peaceful and meaningful Sukkot, which begins at sundown tonight. Chag Sameach! π
@basw-uk.bsky.socialRead here π½
@basw-uk.bsky.socialYasmin Amer recently appeared on BASW's Let's Talk Social Work podcast where she explained how social workers can embed greater consideration of pets in their practice. πΎ In this long-read article, Yasmin goes into further depth about the practical ways that professionals can ask about pets.
@basw-uk.bsky.socialπ§ ICYMI: Our latest episode of Let's Talk Social Work considers how pets are becoming more prominent in social work, given the strong bond that exists between humans and animals.
Listen now via the links below!
Apple π apple.co/3g7YcE0
Spotify π sptfy.in/d2ur
@basw-uk.bsky.socialWith our ambitious new vision launched, there has never been a better time to join our vibrant, diverse and experienced staff teams around the UK! We're looking for:
πΉHead of Business Performance and Membership Services
πΉCampaigns Lead
πΉMarketing Officer x2
Learn more π basw.co.uk/careers/work...
@basw-uk.bsky.socialBASW wishes Jewish communities in the UK and across the world a meaningful and peaceful Yom Kippur. π§‘
@basw-uk.bsky.socialπ NEW PODCAST! Discussing the emergence of Veterinary Social Work in the UK.
Host Jonny Adamson is joined by the UK's first Veterinary Social Worker, Rebecca Stephens, and dual Qualified Social Worker and Vet Surgeon, Yasmin Amer.
Apple π apple.co/3g7YcE0
Spotify π sptfy.in/d2ur
@basw-uk.bsky.social@basw-uk.bsky.socialBASW Northern Ireland is pushing back on proposed registration fee rises which could see fees paid by Social Workers nearly double within a year. β As well as raising concerns directly with NISCC, we're pressing upon the Northern Ireland Executive the unreasonableness of this proposal. Read more π½
@basw-uk.bsky.socialWe heard you loud and clear during our Big Conversation β
BASW needs to modernise, be bolder with its voice, have more dynamism, and deliver greater impact in representing and fighting for our members.
There has never been a better time to be a BASW member. π
Join today β‘οΈ basw.co.uk/why-join-basw
