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The Labour Social Work Group campaigns to strengthen the voice and policy development of social work within the Labour Party. Retweets don't necess=agreement

United Kingdom
Joined March 2015
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Eg theguardian.com/society/2025… As a retired Social Worker this is also an issue as children losing their parents may become social care users, but I doubt if these costs are considered by Streeting……..
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We too. @EmmaLewellBuck speaks with so much power, knowledge and determination to 'say it as it is' across policy/ new laws that impact on adults and children under stress- using to such good effect the values and knowledge she used as a social worker. Thank you @Junethobu
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There is a reason @EmmaLewellBuck remains my favourite MP by a mile 👇
This am I spoke to @petercardwell about my concerns regarding proposed welfare changes. 👇
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@bbclaurak Wes Streeting says he hasn’t seen the proposals so he can’t comment on cutting PIP payments. Really? @BASW_UK @BASW_NI @BASW_Cymru @ScotsSW @1adass
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Replying to @wesstreeting
@wesstreeting says the The NHS is 'addicted to overspending.' Again let’s be careful here! Commissioners & budget holders face tough decisions daily, balancing public expectations with the available resources. Yes to reform, but let’s ensure it’s thoughtful, supportive, & recognises those managing public funds do so often with care & can be very unpopular professionals on the ground. #NHSReform"
"The NHS is addicted to overspending" Health Secretary Wes Streeting confirms some integrated care boards have been asked to find 50% savings to stop "waste and inefficiency"
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Is it any wonder people feel so ground down! The judgments being made about PIP where the government view/narrative is citizens are just consumers of government resource instead of recognising people in need of support often caused by complex & deeply private circumstances out of their control. @UKLabour you should be absolutely ashamed of yourself 👇
PSA: PIP is not an out-of-work benefit. Here’s why this is important 🧵
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Are you a care leaver looking for support to access your records? We are hosting drop in sessions every Monday between 9am- 12.30pm. Book a call using this link careleavers.youcanbook.me/ and let us support you on this journey. #CareLeavers #AccessToRecords #SupportMatters
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Great to be at the @NoChildBehindUK @MariB_NEU strategy meeting with so many activists and recent achievements. As social workers we see how widespread food poverty is in the UK and we support the next steps to make 'Free School Meals for All' a reality.
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✨ World Social Work Day is on Tuesday, 18 March. In this short blog, BASW Council Member, Lyn Romeo reflects on the importance of this year's theme around promoting, strengthening and celebrating intergenerational solidarity. Read here 🔗 basw.co.uk/articles/promotin…
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“A workforce that feels treated well is at the heart of getting the NHS back on track. But the survey shows there’s a long way to go.” UNISON head of health Helga Pile  Annual NHS staff survey also shows most NHS staff are anything but happy with their pay. buff.ly/JKA9JPh
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Michael Gove's advice for future Education Secretaries: "if you find the unions are praising you and the academics in university education departments proclaim themselves your allies – ask yourself... Are the wrong people clapping?" 💩🫏 spectator.co.uk/article/the-…
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Support for autistic children & adults from ICBs and Health Trusts is abysmal. A scandal despite autism strategies always being discussed. Post-diagnosis, direct support is nonexistent from health unless you have a learning disability. Years of raising issues lead to talking shops, not outcomes and the autism dynamic support register is anything but dynamic. Less watching, more investment and better commissioning 👇
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Replying to @JanetDaby @UKLabour
Gives so much hope to social workers and all working to improve the lives of families going through hard times that former social worker @JanetDaby is in ministerial team. @Junethobu @BASW_UK
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Earlier this afternoon at Number 10 Downing Street I met with our new Prime Minister as well as other members of the Govt. Delighted to play my part in a @UKLabour Govt that delivers a country that works for everyone.
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As well as being a completely stunning job title (embedded! fellow!!), this looks like a fabulous job for someone in #socialwork #socialcare to strengthen links between practice and research, and it's with great people
If you're a social care researcher with an interest in better links with practice or a social care practitioner / manager interested in better links with research, then this role could be for you! jobs.ac.uk/job/DIQ385/embedd… @wmadass @ARC_WM @ImpAdultCare @NIHRSSCR @RWMSWTP
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My @Guardian story: Sir Stephen Timms, high profile parliamentary critic of the carer's allowance scandal, has been given ministerial responsibility for the issue. theguardian.com/politics/art…
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