Social Work Week 2023: Headline programme
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This is us – reflections on social work, co-production and regulation
We are privileged to launch Social Work Week 2023 with some personal experiences of social work, as members of our National Advisory Forum share what social work has meant in their lives.
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A challenge for social work: workforce reform and retention
Join social work leaders from across the sector to reflect on key issues of the last year, with a focus on workforce and retention and the future of the social work workforce.
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The professional identity of social work
Join this session as we explore the professional identity of social work.
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The power of words in social work – report writing with power, accountability and inclusivity
Join this practical session to improve your awareness of the power of language in social work report-writing.
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Racism on repeat - platitudes, proximity and progress
This session will look at how we can create forward movement on tackling racism in the workplace, in communities and in our social work practice.
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Improving social care with LGBTQ+ young people
This session explores findings from a research project on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning (LGBTQ+) young people placed in care.
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Continuing professional development: the first 3 years
How can we make sure that continuing professional development (CPD) is embedded in practice and a valued part of professional life as a social worker?
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Reflections and responses – Social Work in England: State of the nation 2023
Join us for a presentation of the key findings in our new State of the nation report, followed by reflective sessions on the main themes.
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Social work regulation and practice education
Join the representatives of Britain’s 4 social work regulators as they discuss their experiences of social work regulation and practice education.
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Hospital social work – the role and achievements of social work practice in a hospital based setting
Hear from non-statutory hospital social workers on how they improve support, care and protection for vulnerable children and young adults and their families.
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Smashing stereotypes: how to use your lived experience for good - more than just a tick box
In this session, we will hear from care experienced social workers, who unpack the complexities of working in a system they have experienced themselves.
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Themes and lessons learned from national reviews and the role of regulation
Join experts from across the sector who will be discussing and exploring common themes and lessons learned from national reviews.
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Raising awareness of co-production good practice in higher education
This session will explore how co-production in social work courses helps prepare students for their placements.
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Transitional safeguarding
This session presents an introduction to the concept of transitional safeguarding, how this approach can influence service development, and considers why it is essential for social workers to retain a one identity profession.
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Social work behind the gate – reflections from a prison and multi-agency public protection arrangements social work team
This session will share reflections on establishing a new specialist prison and multi-agency public protection arrangements (MAPPA) team.
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What difference can a social worker make to an older person’s life?
The session will explore the value of social work practice to older people and carers, the barriers and enablers, and the potential and actual impact social workers have on the lives of elderly people.
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Liberty and human rights for adults with disabilities: putting social work values into action
This in-depth session is aimed at social workers, carers and other professionals who work with adults with disabilities.
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Seated yoga: part of your toolkit for wellbeing, focus and life
This interactive workshop session provides some time and space to focus on your wellbeing and share the benefits, possibilities and practice of seated or chair yoga.
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What is the value of co-production? Exploring the value of co-production through stories
To mark the end of Social Work Week 2023, we host a reflective space to explore the value of co-production through stories.
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