It takes a special kind of person to study social work. What matters is the desire to give back, to support others, and to help shape stronger communities. If that sounds like you, it might be time to #ChooseSocialWork. With the UCAS deadline falling even earlier this year - 14

My piece on the Mental Health Strategy👇🏽 Only 16% of the necessary funding was provided. Deliverability Review identified priorities (workforce & crisis) but funding is not available for those. What should happen next? https://t.co/wWdF58r5sU

The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) and the Editorial Board of the British Journal of Social Work are seeking to appoint two associate editors to work with the current Editorial Team. See details below 👇

We can't wait to welcome our new cohort of Sociology students to @ulsteruni Derry-L'Derry this week If you are a prospective student for 26-27 please get in touch. We have Sociology in combination -Education -History -Politics -Criminology. https://t.co/EbnuVQRJKM

A fitting and poignant tribute to our Judith. A woman of ultimate integrity, who leaves behind a legacy of professionalism, the importance of maintaining our social work values, a PiP framework we can be proud of, and a family and friends who loved her dearly. A life well lived

Such a beautiful day to remember Judith our beloved colleague and friend, an educator with strong social work values that she emulated in every way ❤️🙏 Rest in Heavenly Peace our precious colleague and friend 🌺 @UlsterUni

Thanks Rozie, really important that we are vigilant and challenge ourselves and others. I'm not sure we talk as much as we used to about anti-oppressive practice but it should be a core tenet of social work.

If you're interested in supporting parents involved with children's social care services or if you're a parent with previous experience of children's social services and now want to support other parents we want to hear from you 😊 Check the flyer for contact details

Parent Advocacy - A vital aspect of supporting parents - an educational based program to open minds and encourage grass roots support for all. 👏

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Thank you Anne for all that you've done and do.

HEY YOU! help us share NIs central online early intervention emotional mental health & wellbeing hub designed by young people for young people-Parents & Teachers too- VIEW NOW for loads of FREE advice, info & signposting, videos & local MH training🙌 https://t.co/NeMeiqVS5t👇

Good to hear from @GRobinsonDUP speaking in the debate on social security changes - he points to the fluctuating nature of mental health and the need to get 4 points. @leicesterliz says that "work is good for mental health difficulties" Horrendous. I'm sick.

2/ Data shows that economic crises & austerity measures lead to increased suicide rates. The suicide rate in the most deprived areas is already twice that of the least deprived areas. These cuts would further widen the inequalities.

🧵 1/ I’m concerned that, if implemented in NI, the welfare cuts announced today would be utterly devastating for those with mental illness, & plunge many into suicidal distress. Whilst suicide is complex, there is strong evidence of the link between financial pressure & suicide

i want to break down some disability stats because i see a lot of people balking at the idea that there are 16 million disabled people in the UK (only 3.6 million of those on PIP, and only 37% of those claimants on the highest amount of £737 a month) let’s have a 🧵 shall we?

Delighted to present at the 12th Annual Social Work and Social Care Conference today @NI_SCC @ASPS_UU @UlsterUni on Moral and Economic Costs of Social Work turnover 🙏

This is such an important Open Access publication from the HSC Workforce study about social workers, working with learning disability service users during the pandemic (2020-23) 👇👏👏

Don’t miss out on some great opportunities to join our dynamic teams who work passionately for children and families in @BelfastTrust 🎉

Still time to apply for this funded PhD opportunity 👇Full details below…