Social Work Scotland
@socworkscot
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Did you miss out on early bird tickets? Don't worry - there are still some tickets available for our conference:
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We support the
#namedperson
as a valuable part of GIRFEC. This is about the right support to children at the right time
@JohnSwinney
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Happy World Social Work Day! Here at SWS we’ve been doing a lot of thinking about social work’s role in the broader health and social care setting, and how we articulate its importance. So, if you’ve got time - how would you describe its role?
#WSWD2021
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Happy World Social Work Day to all our professionals working across health and social care, and in the justice system in Scotland.
#wswd19
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“Social workers are exceptionally skilled public servants. Sometimes only we, and the people we support, know what we do. And that’s ok.”
@RobMitch92
at
#SWSConf2023
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CSWOs now talking with
@jasonleitch
from Scottish Government on PPE issues for social workers - clearly explaining the risks workers are exposed to in undertaking vital roles, and inconsistency in approach across local areas
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We've published our
#SettingTheBar
report, which looks at the capacity of Scotland's social work workforce and asks 'what will it take to deliver what we need?'. Read the reports here:
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We are delighted to launch the 50th Anniversary of the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 report by
@BrigidDaniel
@QMUniversity
and Jane Scott. It reviews developments in social work over 50 years and future opportunities. It can be read here
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“I’m incredibly proud to be a social worker. I want to make a difference to people’s lives. Social work can make a tremendous difference.”
@jct62
closing today’s
#SWSConf2023
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Together with
@scotgov
, we are hosting the extraordinary CSWO meeting on 'developing a route map for social work services' tomorrow morning from 10am.
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“Processes don’t keep people safe. Relationships do. Is this an opportunity to go back to the future, in a collaborative way?” - Kate Rocks asking the panel
#SWSCONF21
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Cannot support this enough. ♥️
#CareReview
Protecting, maintaining and sustaining relationships must be the bedrock of how Scotland cares.
#ThePromise
#KeepThePromise
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We've agreed and updated our position statement with partners on a whole systems approach to keeping children as children in the hearing system.
@CYCJScotland
@irvinejax
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Folks. It's been a week. For many it won't be over for a while. Thank you for all that you're doing. The skills, compassion, professionalism and overwhelming kindness of our members and partners is astounding. You might feel isolated but you're still part of a flock.
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Today makes the day when Scotland's age of criminal responsibility rises from 8 to 12. Lots of work still to be done; you can find the operational guidance for social workers and
@PoliceScotland
here:
#ACRA
@ScotsSW
@VSScotland
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Do you know a young person who might want to come and work with us? We're looking for a modern apprentice who'll get experience working in comms, events and admin:
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This is such fantastic news. Huge congratulations to Kathryn, and lovely to see social workers in such critical leadership positions.
Ms Kathryn Lindsay, Angus Council’s current Director of Children, Families and Justice and Chief Social Work Officer has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer on the retiral of Mrs Margo Williamson. -
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Happy World Social Work Day! To kick it off Ben Farrugia, Director of SWS, has recorded a few words about what he would like the Future of Social Work to look like
#WSWD22
@JBenFarrugia
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A week ago we said a fond farewell to our wonderful Director, Jane Devine, who will be starting her new adventure as Chief Exec of Four Square next month. Her contribution to Social Work Scotland has been simply invaluable. Thank you Jane, and good luck!
@JaneeDevine
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📢ANNOUNCEMENT📢
Today we are proud to officially unveil our brand new WEBSITE! 🎉🎉🎉
It’s modern, informative, and easy to use. There is lots of information about who we are, what we do, our projects, learning resources…and plenty more! Go have a look!
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“Loneliness is bad for our mental and physical health - as bad as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Community is important and social workers are in the business of shifting decision away from institutions to people.” Powerful words from
@Acsocialwork
#swsconf19
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We're wishing
@BillAlexScot
a good (second!) retirement and a huuuge thank you from us for calm and insightful leadership and support of social work over recent months. Enjoy it Bill!
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We're hiring a Justice Social Work Policy and Practice Lead! Passionate about justice social work? Want to work with us?
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This afternoon, the roundtable on poverty & social work is taking place in Glasgow, organised by
@children1st
,
@socworkscot
and
@CELCIStweets
It aims to learn from best practice in Scotland and Northern Ireland & will include presentations from
@PaulBywaters
and
@AineMorrison
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Looking forward to welcoming friends to our 'Celebrating 50 Years of the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968' event today, taking place in Edinburgh. How have the social challenges addressed by social work changed since Kilbrandon, and what lies in the years ahead?
#1968SWS
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Good morning and happy World Social Work Day! We look forward to sharing insights from our staff and membership across this week to help celebrate the profession -
#wswd2023
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Really important that we focus on the benefits of
#namedperson
as part of
#girfec
. The narrative by those against it is often not accurate.
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Challenging structural inequalities is a core part of what we do as social workers - and this continued work shows why the unique voice of social work is so necessary
#socialwork
Has poverty become the ‘elephant in the room’ in social work practice?
@DrLouiseHill
@CELCIStweets
on child poverty in Scotland in light of
@Alston_UNSR
final report on poverty in the UK: "reducing poverty should be part of everyday social work practice" >
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“I’m not here to tell you about social work. But I am here to talk with you about complex system change” -
@frasmckinlay
from
@ThePromiseScot
#SWSConf2023
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Will you be at
#swsconf19
tomorrow? We look forward to seeing you at the Crieff Hydro for a inspiring two days on the themes of Rights, Relationships and Recognition!
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Guidance to accompany the new
#COVID19
temp legislative changes to social care assessments can be found on our website here:
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Great turnout here
@ScotParl
tonight, to celebrate the fantastic work of Parentline volunteers.
@children1st
@parentlinescot
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We've published a statement on the Independent Care Review, and how we want to go forward.
@iona_colvin
@COSLA
#keepthepromise
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‘If we don’t value ourselves, who’s going to? I’m proud to be a social worker. We must insist.’ -
@LenaDominelli
#SWSConf22
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“Children aren’t just humans of the future; they’re here right now and they deserve respect and protection - social work recognises that”.
@Bruce_Adamson
of
@CYPCS
#swsconf19
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We've had notification from
@ChildReporter
and
@CHScotland
that all notified hearings this week are cancelled, with cases to be addressed by a small group of panel members today/Monday. More information to follow.
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Delighted and proud to be at a graduation ceremony this morning for newly trained staff int the new Scottish Child Interview Model with
@COSLA
,
@PoliceScotland
and
@ScotGovJustice
!
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“When govts invest in social work, there’s a minimum 3 fold return to the economy.” -
@IFSW
’s Rory Truell making some fascinating opening comments
#SWSConf21
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We're calling for an increase in
#ChildBenefit
of £10 a child per week - emergency support to ensure all parents can cover basic costs of raising their kids in the face of reduced income. An effective, fast way to get money to most families 2/2
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“The strongest correlation for good outcomes is with the quality of leadership. Not just of social work, but political and corporate.” Professor Alexis Jay’s opening reflections on social work leadership.
#SWSConf21
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Social Work Scotland and
@ScotsSW
are holding a digital consultation event on the National Care Service on 20 September from 4 to 5.30pm.
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We urge social work professionals to read and consider this as broadly as possible. We'll be coordinating a response from SWS:
A consultation has been launched to seek views ahead of the creation of the new National Care Service.
Take part here ➡️
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This is fantastic. We recommend a watch for anyone involved in children and family social work.
@ArianeCritchley
@Maryalice1M
if you’re working or interested in child protection & wellbeing, do watch the Recognition Matters film, created to share lived experiences of child welfare processes. It’s based on research by
@ArianeCritchley
and
@Maryalice1M
#Recognitionfilm
#SocialWork
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“The idea that holidays are a source of fear and that poverty impacts so hugely on children’s rights is really worrying.”
@Bruce_Adamson
: The 2 key themes of concern that children report are
#mentalhealth
and
#poverty
#swsconf19
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It's
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
The theme this year is
#kindness
, something of particular importance in the current climate, both to yourself and others.
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Today is national
#AdultProtectionDay2020
- where we celebrate the work that skilled professionals do to uphold the rights and dignity of vulnerable adults, and keep them safe. We'll be rt'ing activity from across Scotland.
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We're excited to be reading the
#CareReview
reports today, and our Director Ben Farrugia will be at the launch this afternoon. Meanwhile we've made a joint statement with
@COSLA
and
@Solacescotland
: read it here
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We welcome two new colleagues, who have started work for the Social Work Education Partnership, to our (currently still virtual) office. We will be hosting the SWEP team, alongside
@scotgov
, for the next 2 years.
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Today would have been the opening day of our conference - we're spending time reflecting on how
#COVID19
has changed the path of social work and what we do. We'll be sending a special update to members later this week.
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We are excited to announce our speaker for the Annual Conference next month Professor Alexis Jay OBE!
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Our chief social work officer network are hearing from The Promise's
@fionathepromise
and colleagues this morning - ably chaired by
@kitrae78
#keepthepromise
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Our convenor, Alison Gordon, delighted to be opening our conference (and reminding us how to dress for formal occasions)
#SWSConf21
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This report helps expose the fact that social workers have little time and space to think about professional leadership. We'll be using it to inform how we support leaders in future. What kind of support would you like to see?
Working in partnership with
@socworkscot
we have produced a report that explores social work leadership in Scotland.
You can find it here:
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The next Chief Social Work Officer meeting will be held this Thursday, 23 April 2020. We will be holding CSWO meetings every two weeks during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Please keep an eye out for any meeting updates on our Twitter on Thursday.
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Come and work with us! We're looking for a Head of Policy and Workforce. If you - or anyone you know - might fit the bill, please do apply. Deadline 21/4/21
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We've released a joint statement with
@policescotland
and
@scotgov
on
#EarlyandEffectiveInterventions
: read it here:
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“If rights are the why, then the how is relationships. Effective relationships are essential to delivering excellent social work.”
@kitrae78
#swsconf19
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When we think about whole system leadership, are we thinking of a public sector system which engages with the third sector? Or are we thinking of a truly whole system? Our state of mind is important, as well as our relationships -
@allisontrimble1
#hscs19
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This time tomorrow we'll already have kicked off
#SWSConf22
! Can't wait to hear
@LenaDominelli
,
@fergus_mcneill
,
@AMLTaylor66
,
@JaneDudman1
keynotes alongside input from
@KevinStewartSNP
and
@iona_colvin
. Are you joining us?
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Save the date for the Social Work Scotland Conference 2018 on 13-14 June at the Crieff Hydro Hotel.
This year's theme will be 'Confidence. Commitment. Collaboration'. Keep up to date and register your interest via our event site: .
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We hope you have enjoyed the last 2 days at the
#swsconf19
. We would like to thank all speakers, exhibitors, attendees, organisers and staff at
@CrieffHydro
for making this year's conference so successful!
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Our Children & Families Committee will be (virtually) meeting from 11am this morning. We have a packed agenda and will be discussing current developments, guidance and resources, as well as look ahead.
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We are delighted to welcome Fraser McKinlay, Chief Executive of
@ThePromiseScot
as one of our keynote speakers this year!
#SWSConf23
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Social Work Scotland and
@ScotsSW
are holding a digital consultation event on the National Care Service on 20 September from 4 to 5.30pm.
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“We - the social work profession - need to lead the improvement agenda, better consistency of practice and leadership is key to that.”
@iona_colvin
@clairemiggy
#SWSCONF21
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“Everyone in this room has the opportunity to lead by example. Racism in social work is an uncomfortable truth, but we can move forward, as excellent leaders. As a profession, we can take this forward. There is appetite”.
@DrChijiokeObasi
#SWSConf21
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So delighted to have had
@JeaneF1MSP
with us today to launch the reform of adult social care and support - here with our president
@kitrae78
and director
@JBenFarrugia
#SWSConf19
@SG_SDSPolicy
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We are looking forward to a great day at the
@socworkscot
annual conference. If you’re coming along make sure to pop up to the information village for a chat with our team.
#SWSConf2023
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Welcome to
#SWSConf18
we have a great program and exhibiton across the next two days. Today hear from our New President
@irvinejax
@MareeToddMSP
talking to
@CheggyCambo
. This afternoon
@HilaryCottam
will speaking. We also have a wide range of workshops
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Excellent resource here for anyone working with children and families:
NEW RESOURCE: Key information, advice, guidance and signposting specifically to support the care and protection of children and young people in Scotland:
#COVID19
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We're 20 minutes into our Chief Social Work Officer call this morning; recruitment and support - in all forms - for the workforce is high on the agenda
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Durham University are running research on ethical challenges in social work during
#COVID19
, please share this as widely as you can:
@ScotsSW
@DuncanHelm
@irissorg
@CELCIStweets
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This report, which we produced with
@irissorg
, exposes some of the key issues social workers experience in relation to professional leadership. We hope it'll contribute to building evidence for better support in future.
Working in partnership with
@socworkscot
we have produced a report that explores social work leadership in Scotland. You can find it here:
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We're recruiting! We're looking for an experienced social work leader to join our team as the Head of Policy and Workforce. Find out more here:
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We're recruiting a number of policy and practice leads - across children and families, adults, and justice. Come join our team and help champion excellent social work leadership!
#socialworkjobs
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We're so delighted to be a funder and supporter of this. Crucial for social work.
Last week Each and Every Child launched a website with new resources to help reframe care and care experience. Take a look:
@eacheverychild
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And delighted to also have an introduction from
@clairemiggy
at
@CELCIStweets
to set the tone for this evening
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Have you heard our great news? The Social Work Scotland website has had a brilliant makeover! Have you seen it yet? A special thank you to
@infiniteeye
for their fantastic work.
@scotgovhealth
@SSSCnews
@COSLA_CYP
@CareInspect
@CELCIStweets
@CYCJScotland
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“Social work is broken. We need resources, we need debate, we need a strong voice, and to return to community and relationships.” A strong opener from the inimitable
@ctur282388
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“We need to be bold and be the public face of social work. Not just defensively, but proactively, talking about the things affecting society.” -
@JDev65
#SWSConf21
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So proud of this approach.
A ground-breaking approach to interviews for vulnerable child victims and witnesses is to be rolled out under a £2m initiative funded by
@scotgov
Read more about the Scottish Child Interview Model ▶️
@PoliceScotland
@COSLA
@socworkscot
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Getting ready for the 'Love in the Care System' fringe event with
@McCreadieJoanna
@TheCareReview
using the Lego Serious Play facilitation method
#SWSConf19
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We're about to start the second of our new monthly digital CSWO meetings with SG colleagues to support the ongoing work of social workers during
#covid
ー19uk . We'll report updates.
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For any COVID-19 updates related to Scottish social work/care, please check our page here which is updated regularly
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We need you! We're working with
@irissorg
to develop understanding of social work leadership, and to help planning for the future. Dates below - contact us for more information.
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"Poverty and inequality can no longer dealt with by one agency"
@BrigidDaniel
and people become social workers because of a sense of hope and social justice
#SWSconf18
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Those on the lowest incomes are facing a debt crisis. The scale of public debt owed by the poorest families in Scotland is alarming. We’re calling on
@JohnSwinney
to use
#ScotBudget
to support families by pausing public debt recovery and give them breathing space.
#DebtRelief
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Thinking about boundaries in social work in the current context; it used to be that you could leave things at work. But now work is at home. We need to more mindful of this and keep a better eye on the wellbeing of staff
@DrChijiokeObasi
#SWSConf21
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We welcome the report by
@OPFS
on the link between poverty and care, and wrote to
@heraldscotland
with
@ScotsSW
to make some clarifications on social work's role:
#keepthepromise
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“We came into social work because we wanted to be the spark of difference. The unique, helpful relationship that creates change and promotes social justice.”
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Save the Date! Our 2019 Social Work Scotland Annual Conference & Exhibition will be held at the Crieff Hydro Hotel on Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 June 2019. More details to follow. In the meantime, why not watch our highlights from this year's conference?
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Join us on 5th December as we launch a series of research papers to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968.Our free, joint event with
@scotgov
will see contributions from
@MareeToddMSP
, and Prof
@BrigidDaniel
. Sign up today:
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