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The official trailer for Unauthorised Absence.School-related distress& emotional distress involving a child&parent.If it speaks to you, please share it & help this important story travel!
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#UnauthorisedAbsence #ShortFilm #SchoolDistress #Neurodiversity
Shrinkflation strikes again! ☕ @KencoCoffee (@DouweEgbertsUK) has quietly dropped from 200g (125 cups) to 190g (119 cups) for the same price.
Worse, the new red lid is an absolute nightmare to put on,if you have dexterity issues or arthritis, you’ll prob struggle. #Shrinkflation
Incredible to see and experience AI tools lifting the heavy admin burden. However, saving time is only half the battle, we have to ensure operational demands don't just expand to fill the gap. The goal must remain more human care, not just more capacity!
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I will be banging on about this for the next week or so (no apology). Here's the plan for the Social Murder Festival hosted by @ManMetUni... 1/3
ALT Easy read outline of the Social Murder Festival being held 6-10 July at Man Met Uni.
Absolutely can relate to all points in Warren's reflective post. It's everywhere, it's here in Lancashire. But I certainly feel powerless to make a change, we are silenced for challenges from those who are not in front line practice. Budgets! We need to unite!
My new blog. Local Government Reorganisation. Some reflections so far impacting #socialcare #LGR
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I see this cycle constantly:
• Homeless
• Wants rehab
• System: "No address, no referral"
• Council: "Duty Met"
Setting people up to fail isn't a glitch, it’s the design. Thoughts! Change needed @KwajoHousing? 🏚️🚫
ALT A person sleeping rough on a city street, symbolising the failure of the housing system and the 'Duty Met' loophole
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Careers depend on relationships, reputations and access. The cost of being the awkward voice in the room can feel higher than the cost of going along with the plan, and …
… then, there’s simple bureaucratic survival. myemail.constantcontact.com/…
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DHSC to review adult safeguarding law urgently in response to Casey concerns - Community Care communitycare.co.uk/content/…
I've #justsponsored Michele Heng-Travis, who's fundraising for Alzheimer's Society on @JustGiving. Donate now justgiving.com/page/michele-…
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Parental responsibility and confinement - the need for appellate authority continues (and a Gillick conundrum): mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.o…
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My new blog. “Social Contract” #socialwork 👇
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A funny (well it made me laugh) and possibly true description, or is it that we're so busy that we don't have the time to invest? Taking time off is a stressful thought as we return to a maxed mailbox...
My 4 secret dramas of dating as a social worker mysocialworknews.com/article…
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The Mental Health Act 2025: what it means for you - Community Care communitycare.co.uk/content/…
Did you know, survivors of DA often exp 35-50 incidents before they report the perp, also, less than 1/4 are reported to the police. Clare's law only tells you the incidents reports, obvs. Trust your instincts, ask Q's. #whiteribbonday #MakeThePromise #WeSpeakUp #ItStartsWithMen
2am & the house is still. 🕯️
My 3 kids are my world, but tonight I’m the sole architect of no 3's future. Sorting education reports & EHCP legalities alone. If I don't hold the line, no one will.
Dedicated parenting is 24/7. 🛡️💖
#SEND #EHCP #SoloParent #Advocacy