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RT @MarkNeary1: Chris's post about the latest disgusting Leder report is so upsetting. You can touch Chris's despair in every sentence. ht….

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RT @MickyPKerr: The wider economic philosophy which is systematically destroying the UK (and wider world) is also destroying British footba….

Having read most of the CQC reports on LAs inspections, there is generally very little criticism of adult social work & our approach. Any shortfalls tend to be organisational and linked to lack of investment leading to waiting lists, delays etc.

Registration renewal increase effectively starts today via @SocialWorkEng I have always tried to be very supportive of the regulator but no provision made so that some Social Workers can spread the cost of this via monthly direct debit payments is so disappointing.

RT @SWConcern: Coventry council’s decision to use US spy-tech firm Palantir’s AI in social work, Send and children’s services is ALARMING B….

Like most decent people, I have not enjoyed the nasty flag nonsense over these last couple of weeks. However, this thing of beauty caught my eye today whilst delivering training in Bradford. #lufc #alaw

“Where they burn books, they will, in the end, burn people too” - Heinrich Heine.

RT @RobMitch92: Toys donated by our Adult Social Workers in Bradford for the children of those temporarily housed in hotels while having th….

Toys donated by our Adult Social Workers in Bradford for the children of those temporarily housed in hotels while having their asylum claims assessed. There’s still some decency left in this country.

RT @CatrionaGrant: If you are a mum or female carer in Scotland who has children who have had social work contact - protection, welfare or….

You know you can’t shake off Catholicism when you’re driving to work and belting out Colours of Day.

RT @MERVatLLARC: So what's this about? . @shirleyayres & I have a new Podcast. Keep an eye out for the forthcoming launch. It's been a whil….

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RT @Mick_Finnegan: 5 years ago today since I went public, 2+ years since the Shannon review. No accountability. Children were groomed, sexu….

RT @RobMitch92: Great 24hrs for Putin. Warmly welcomed back on the world stage, avoids the US tariffs for simply turning up & gets to conti….

Great 24hrs for Putin. Warmly welcomed back on the world stage, avoids the US tariffs for simply turning up & gets to continue to bomb innocent people in Ukraine. Way to go Don, you really had him on the ropes there. #PutinTrump.

RT @ermate: My new blog: “Behind Every ‘Inadequate’ Is a Truth We Must Face”

Blackpool, rated inadequate, is one of the most deprived areas in the UK, with the worst life expectancy. Kensington, rated outstanding with the same methodology, is one of the least deprived areas with the highest life expectancy in the UK. Not a great look emerging here, eh?.

RT @KayleighREvans: Preparing for a social work interview?.I’ve shared a video with practical tips to help you feel confident and ready to….

I missed this at the time. It’s so powerful from @MarkNeary1 Do we think EW returned home? And if not, why not? What are the real motives behind Local Authorities in cases like these?