Welcome to the first of our weekly debates for 2012. It was excellent to see the rapidly growing number and range of our participants and we would like to Thank You all for your great participation. Last Tuesday’s debate was as rich and exciting as always with participants coming from ten different countries: Australia, Canada, Indonesia, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, UK and US, and ranging form students, to practitioners, advocacy groups, users of service, academics, researchers, and allied professionals.
The discussions centered around the prospects of social work and social care in 2012, and it was excellent to see such a global perspective and diverse range of opinions in relation to the prospects, challenges and opportunities for social work and social care in 2012.
As usual there were many important and valuable points raised and discussed by participants. Below are some of the tweets from the debate.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our Tweeteraties and Twitter Ambassadors for last year and announce that we are currently in the process of selecting new Tweeteraties and Twitter Ambassadors for 2012. We have several initiatives and projects that will be launched this year. So if you would like to cooperate with us in those initiatives/projects please contact us @SWSCmedia.
In the meantime, we would like to welcome Dr. Neil Thompson to our Panel of Experts. The full list of our Expert Panel members (in alphabetic order) is as follows:
- Dr. Karen Adshead (Programme Leader Graduate Programme and International Social Work at UEL);
- Dr. Claudia Bernard (Head of Department and Social Work Programme Leader Goldsmiths University of London);
- Nick Berbiers (Social Care Interim Manager)
- Dr. Harry Ferguson (Professor of Social Work Nottingham University)
- George Julian (Director at RIPFA – Research in Practice for Adults).
- Dr. David Lawlor (Head of Social Work programme and Principal Consultant at Tavistock);
- Dr. Malcolm Payne (Policy and Development Officer St. Christopher’s Hospice)
- Jackie Rafferty (Director Social Policy and Social Work HEA);
- Dr. Nancy Smyth (Dean School of Social Work, University at Buffalo, State University of New York);
- Dr. Neil Thompson (Renowned Author, Training Facilitator, Consultant and Speaker);
- Dr. Martin Webber (Senior Lecturer and Social Work Programme Leader at King’s College);
- Prof. Sue White (from University of Birmingham);
Do not hesitate to invite your colleagues, peers, classmates, or other professionals and interested parties and/or organisations to our weekly debates every Tuesday at 20:00 GMT / 15:00 EST.
We look forward to hearing form all of you who would like be involved in our work/projects @SWSCmedia and become our Tweeteraties and Twitter Ambassadors.
Below are some of the tweets from Twitter Debate on Tuesday, 10 January 2012.
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ProfSocialWork From The Gut
@NickBerbiers @Oscarbsw @SWSCmedia watch the hashtag #swscmedia and let the fun start
ProfSocialWork From The Gut
@SWSCmedia WOW Dr. Neil Thompson the man’s a legend #SWSCmedia Mr. Thompson Sir
lillieputian Lillieputian
@SWSCmedia what a lovely welcome, hello everyone #swscmedia
Helen_otuk Helen OTUK
#SWSCmedia good evening all
GoddenJoe Joe Godden
#swscmedia hi everyone Joe Godden
BASW_UK BASW
#SWSCmedia Ruth C. Major concern Welfare Reform Bill and Health and Social Care Bill. Also new adult sc white paper in Spring.
Helen_otuk Helen OTUK
#SWSCmedia #otalk I am Helen I am an OT, in social care. Going to try and keep up with both discussions this evening. Wish me luck.
ProfSocialWork From The Gut
Hello Everyone #SWSCmedia really good question.
sunbubbles28 Dara K. Fulton
@SWSCmedia some challenges are healthcare, immigration and older adults in the workplace #swscmedia
SWSCmedia SWSCmedia
In your view & experience: What are some of the pending issues or challenges in #socialwork & #socialcare in 2012 #SWSCmedia
anthonyjwarren anthonyjwarren
@ProfSocialWork @NickBerbiers @Oscarbsw @SWSCmedia #swscmedia Here I am, what do I do?
GoddenJoe Joe Godden
#swscmedia a lot will depend on the course of the health and social care bill and the path it takes re health service reform / integration
claireOT Claire OT
RT @Helen_otuk: #SWSCmedia #otalk Going to try and keep up with both discussions this evening. Wish me luck. < bRAVE LADY! LOL!
444blackcat bc
#swscmedia how we can promote integration/collaboration when gov policy is for competition n privatisation where winner takes all
ProfSocialWork From The Gut
#SWSCmedia concerned about cuts and the negative #SocialWorkimage that continues. When is it going 2 be addressed?
ajacob200 Ashley J
@SWSCmedia Challanges: Budget cuts, staff cuts, changes in disability benefit, change in adoption process #swscmedia
SWSCmedia SWSCmedia
@Helen_otuk Welcome… What are some of the pending issues or challenges in #socialwork & #socialcare in 2012 #SWSCmedia
essex_ehsc Ross Spencer
Good evening everyone #swscmedia @SWSCmedia
GoddenJoe Joe Godden
#swscmedia sorry Ruth we said the same things, concern that Dilnot going to be kicked into long grass – again
bonklesoul davidmckendrick
@SWSCmedia Increased pressure on front line staff from regulation and inspection #SWSCmedia
ProfSocialWork From The Gut
#SWSCmedia also @CollegeofSW launched last week & I mean really very little info etc etc. not a good way to start the year or a new College?
Theresauno Theresa Gallacher
I think yr main challenge – as always! – is how to change the negative image n raise the profile of the profession #swscmedia
Helen_otuk Helen OTUK
#SWSCmedia - challenges for OT in social care all of the mentioned issues and integration with health what will our role look like
essex_ehsc Ross Spencer
@SWSCmedia The financial cuts are making a big impact already. Don’t see it improving in 2012 #swscmedia
NickBerbiers Nick Berbiers
@anthonyjwarren Just jump in #SWSCMedia @ProfSocialWork@Oscarbsw @SWSCmedia
ProfSocialWork From The Gut
@essex_ehsc @SWSCmedia Hiya Ross #SWSCmedia welcome
essex_ehsc Ross Spencer
@ProfSocialWork @SWSCmedia Thanks! Good to see everyone #swscmedia
sangeeta_k Sangeeta
@SWSCmedia @SWSCmedia the damning cuts and the changes that will take place with the new reform bill #SWSCmedia
anthonyjwarren anthonyjwarren
@SWSCmedia #swscmedia as a NQSW I would say caseload as i haven’t really got into much just yet
Helen_otuk Helen OTUK
#SWSCmedia I see big issues with staff moral and cuts looking like more merging/blurring of roles?
444blackcat bc
#swscmedia do we fight for our SU’s team field to the disadvantage of others or try to fight for all
sunbubbles28 Dara K. Fulton
Agree! RT @ProfSocialWork: I think yr main challenge is how to change the negative image n raise the profile of the profession #swscmedia
BASW_UK BASW
#SWSCmedia As people on Benefits are pilloried so are we who work with them. Much good work but no-one shouts about it (we try in BASW).
Helen_otuk Helen OTUK
#SWSCmedia good evening all
ProfSocialWork From The Gut
@Theresauno hear hear #SWSCmedia Neg. image needs 2 B addressed have u seen J Hemming comments about the sector “twaddle and psychobabble”
NickBerbiers Nick Berbiers
#Socialwork is coming home in 2012. We are in the business of reclaiming our profession, and we WILL succeed #SWSCMedia
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GoddenJoe Joe Godden
#swscmedia hi everyone Joe Godden
BASW_UK BASW
#SWSCmedia Ruth C. Major concern Welfare Reform Bill and Health and Social Care Bill. Also new adult sc white paper in Spring.
ProfSocialWork From The Gut
Hello Everyone #SWSCmedia really good question.
Helen_otuk Helen OTUK
#SWSCmedia #otalk I am Helen I am an OT, in social care. Going to try and keep up with both discussions this evening. Wish me luck.
SWSCmedia SWSCmedia
In your view & experience: What are some of the pending issues or challenges in #socialwork & #socialcare in 2012 #SWSCmedia
sunbubbles28 Dara K. Fulton
@SWSCmedia some challenges are healthcare, immigration and older adults in the workplace #swscmedia
444blackcat bc
#swscmedia how we can promote integration/collaboration when gov policy is for competition n privatisation where winner takes all
GoddenJoe Joe Godden
#swscmedia a lot will depend on the course of the health and social care bill and the path it takes re health service reform / integration
anthonyjwarren anthonyjwarren
@ProfSocialWork @NickBerbiers @Oscarbsw @SWSCmedia #swscmedia Here I am, what do I do?
ProfSocialWork From The Gut
#SWSCmedia concerned about cuts and the negative #SocialWorkimage that continues. When is it going 2 be addressed?
claireOT Claire OT
RT @Helen_otuk: #SWSCmedia #otalk Going to try and keep up with both discussions this evening. Wish me luck. < bRAVE LADY! LOL!
ajacob200 Ashley J
@SWSCmedia Challanges: Budget cuts, staff cuts, changes in disability benefit, change in adoption process #swscmedia
ProfSocialWork From The Gut
#SWSCmedia also @CollegeofSW launched last week & I mean really very little info etc etc. not a good way to start the year or a new College?
GoddenJoe Joe Godden
#swscmedia sorry Ruth we said the same things, concern that Dilnot going to be kicked into long grass – again
essex_ehsc Ross Spencer
Good evening everyone #swscmedia @SWSCmedia
SWSCmedia SWSCmedia
Welcome… What are some of the pending issues or challenges in #socialwork & #socialcare in 2012 #SWSCmedia
bonklesoul davidmckendrick
@SWSCmedia Increased pressure on front line staff from regulation and inspection #SWSCmedia
Theresauno Theresa Gallacher
I think yr main challenge – as always! – is how to change the negative image n raise the profile of the profession #swscmedia
Helen_otuk Helen OTUK
#SWSCmedia - challenges for OT in social care all of the mentioned issues and integration with health what will our role look like
ProfSocialWork From The Gut 0
@essex_ehsc @SWSCmedia Hiya Ross #SWSCmedia welcome
essex_ehsc Ross Spencer
@SWSCmedia The financial cuts are making a big impact already. Don’t see it improving in 2012 #swscmedia
NickBerbiers Nick Berbiers
@anthonyjwarren Just jump in #SWSCMedia @ProfSocialWork@Oscarbsw @SWSCmedia
essex_ehsc Ross Spencer
@ProfSocialWork @SWSCmedia Thanks! Good to see everyone #swscmedia
anthonyjwarren anthonyjwarren
@SWSCmedia #swscmedia as a NQSW I would say caseload as i haven’t really got into much just yet
sangeeta_k Sangeeta
@SWSCmedia @SWSCmedia the damning cuts and the changes that will take place with the new reform bill #SWSCmedia
444blackcat bc
#swscmedia do we fight for our SU’s team field to the disadvantage of others or try to fight for all
Helen_otuk Helen OTUK
#SWSCmedia I see big issues with staff moral and cuts looking like more merging/blurring of roles?
sunbubbles28 Dara K. Fulton
Agree! RT @ProfSocialWork: I think yr main challenge is how to change the negative image n raise the profile of the profession #swscmedia
BASW_UK BASW
#SWSCmedia As people on Benefits are pilloried so are we who work with them. Much good work but no-one shouts about it (we try in BASW).
ProfSocialWork From The Gut
@Theresauno hear hear #SWSCmedia Neg. image needs 2 B addressed have u seen J Hemming comments about the sector “twaddle and psychobabble”
NickBerbiers Nick Berbiers
#Socialwork is coming home in 2012. We are in the business of reclaiming our profession, and we WILL succeed #SWSCMedia
sangeeta_k Sangeeta
@SWSCmedia Also, PR. It’s important in these tough times to raise the profile of the profession #swscmedia
ProfSocialWork From The Gut
@NickBerbiers @anthonyjwarren @Oscarbsw @SWSCmedia Yea, that’s what I do – Just go for it! #SWSCmedia
secretsw secret social worker
@swscmedia How to make sw are stronger and more influential body of people. Can’t see college of sw doing it #swscmedia
nqobilentekade NqobileNtekade
@SWSCmedia funds are still a challenge for NPO/NGO’s #swscmedia
ajacob200 Ashley J
@ProfSocialWork @Theresauno Fed up of getting a look of horror and dismay when i tell people i’m doing social work! #swscmedia
sunbubbles28 Dara K. Fulton
@SWSCmedia I also think there’s a need for job stability for recent MSW grads #swscmedia
444blackcat bc
#swscmedia dont waste time fighting bigots like Hemming its the mainstream we need tbh we need Daily Mail on our side
secretsw secret social worker
@NickBerbiers like your idea of reclaiming sw nick. #swscmedia
ProfSocialWork From The Gut
@Helen_otuk Staff moral is a big one and again and we need support from MP not wrong information. #SWSCmedia
ajacob200 Ashley J
@ProfSocialWork @Theresauno *studying #swscmedia
McLikey McLikey
@ajacob200 @ProfSocialWork @Theresauno Me too! #swscmedia
NickBerbiers Nick Berbiers
It is a tale of two cities – darkness and light. It is the best of times and the worst of times. The fight is on! #SWSCMedia
vickydixon SW Student
@SWSCmedia Finding a way to bind social workers as a profession which will allow us to push it the way we want it to go! #swscmedia
ajacob200 Ashley J
@sunbubbles28 Totally agree! RT: I also think there’s a need for job stability for recent MSW grads #swscmedia
sangeeta_k Sangeeta
@ajacob200 Ha that is so true! #swscmedia
444blackcat bc
#swscmedia we need to get Tory voters on our side loss of seats is only fear Gov will respond too
vickydixon SW Student
*Sits at the back looking shame-faced with the other latecomers* 
)@swscmedia #swscmedia
BASW_UK BASW
#SWSCmedia Reuth C. Try reading Sonia Poulter on Mail Online – she’s really enlightened! Amazing, I know!
secretsw secret social worker
@ProfSocialWork sws aren’t ever likely to get much support outside the ‘profession’. need to be stronger ourselves. Self organise #swscmedia
NickBerbiers Nick Berbiers
@secretsw TY. We CAN succeed. #SWSCMedia
McLikey McLikey
@vickydixon @SWSCmedia Could Twitter potentially be a platform for this? #swscmedia
Theresauno Theresa Gallacher
@ProfSocialWork Yes but he ‘has seen the injustices’!! That helps! #swscmedia
ManishaMahen Manisha Patel
#SWSCmedia hello all & a very special ‘good evening’ to Dr. Thompson.
anthonyjwarren anthonyjwarren
@ajacob200 @ProfSocialWork @Theresauno @SWSCmedia #swscmedia Yes I have that too. I fear telling people what I do as they seem to run away.
Helen_otuk Helen OTUK
Agree RT @ProfSocialWork: @Helen_otuk Staff moral is a big one and again and we need support from MP not wrong information. #SWSCmedia
sunbubbles28 Dara K. Fulton
@SWSCmedia the field of socialwork needs to be better recognized&respected as a profession.It takes hardwork and great dedication #swscmedia
BASW_UK BASW
#swscmedia Ruth C Sign Pat’s petition (see Broken of Britain and publicity re their Spartacus Report) about disabled people and Benefits.
ProfSocialWork From The Gut
@sangeeta_k @SWSCmedia Hear Hear completely agree. Lots of ppl agree about image needed 2 B raised. #SWSCmedia What can we 2 change things?
secretsw secret social worker
@McLikey yes twitter definitely a platform and other social media. #swscmedia
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Please make sure to use #swscmedia in your tweets. You may wish to add @SWSCmedia in your tweets as well.
vickydixon SW Student
RT ‘@vickydixon @SWSCmedia Could Twitter potentially be a platform for this? #swscmedia‘ – Its at least the start I hope!
ProfSocialWork From The Gut
@ManishaMahen the man that gave us the Thompson Model WOW #SWSCmedia
NickBerbiers Nick Berbiers
@sangeeta_k @ajacob200 And it’s also a badge of honour! You do what most cannot and cannot face. You are heroes and heroines.#SWSCMedia
ProfSocialWork From The Gut
@McLikey @vickydixon @SWSCmedia I think Twitter would be a great platform #SWSCmedia 2 unite and promote positive image.
Theresauno Theresa Gallacher
@McLikey @ajacob200 @ProfSocialWork I honestly don’t think majority of general public no or understand S/W only hear propaganda #swscmedia
vickydixon SW Student
RT @McLikey ’@vickydixon @SWSCmedia Good idea, has huge potential’ #swscmedia
anthonyjwarren anthonyjwarren
@GoddenJoe @sunbubbles28 @SWSCmedia #swscmedia Ooh, i’m a NQSW and have 2 interviews next week. fingers crossed.
secretsw secret social worker
@NickBerbiers @sangeeta_k @ajacob200 agree. Most people see it as great I do cp. couldn’t do it themselves #swscmedia
SWSCmedia SWSCmedia
Many Great points. How do you think these challenges will affect #Socialwork & #SocialCare & its services + image? #SWSCmedia
Helen_otuk Helen OTUK
#SWSCMedia I would like to see more positive collaboration to show how OT & SW can work best together not merge our roles.
ajacob200 Ashley J
@Theresauno @McLikey @ProfSocialWork Or Social Work is understood as being “taking kids away” no, not always… #swscmedia
ProfSocialWork From The Gut
@anthonyjwarren @GoddenJoe @sunbubbles28 @SWSCmediaGood Luck. Just Tweet Me & we can do a mock interview #SWSCmedia
essex_ehsc Ross Spencer
@Theresauno @McLikey @ajacob200 @ProfSocialWork This is very true. Always the negatives that get published 2. #swscmedia@SWSCmedia
BASW_UK BASW
#SWSCmedia Ruth C. Morale really good point. Low morale and being ground down and not valued makes us less able to stand up for selves.
ManishaMahen Manisha Patel
#SWSCmedia part of the social work reform to ensure good placements, but placements are very scarce. The new future for #socialworkstudents?
vickydixon SW Student
@McLikey @ProfSocialWork #SWSCmedia @goddenjoe @mclikeyTotally agree – the power is there we just need a user friendly way to harness it
Theresauno Theresa Gallacher
@ProfSocialWork @sangeeta_k @SWSCmedia A series of gud ‘fly on the wall’ docs – need 2 show S/Ws r human! #confidentialityissue? #swscmedia
ProfSocialWork From The Gut
@secretsw @NickBerbiers @sangeeta_k @ajacob200 Agree #SWSCmedia well said Mr. Berbiers
vickydixon SW Student
@McLikey @ProfSocialWork #SWSCmedia @goddenjoe @mclikeyThis is the start I think!
444blackcat bc
#swscmedia we have to push how SW’s fight for ppl with disability/disadvantage become advocates a true SW role twitter can play a part
sunbubbles28 Dara K. Fulton
@SWSCmedia my concern once I’m in grad school is being able to work/gain exp in SW knowing it will help me in job opptys #swscmedia
vickydixon SW Student
@ajacob200 @Theresauno @McLikey @ProfSocialWork Taking kids away AND not putting enough kids thru adoption #catch22 #swscmedia
McLikey McLikey
@essex_ehsc @Theresauno @ajacob200 @ProfSocialWork Yes, where are the stories on the lives saved, improved, protected etc..? #swscmedia
NickBerbiers Nick Berbiers
Every opinion poll of last 20 years has shown huge public support for social work. The public get it. Political arena the problem #SWSCMedia
nqobilentekade NqobileNtekade
@SWSCmedia social work has a redtape, for social workers to raise fund for org. Not good #swscmedia
rhidianhughes Rhidian Hughes
Raising the status of #socialcare is what this is all about – both social care workers and social workers #swscmedia
ajacob200 Ashley J
@SWSCmedia Social Workers could be portrayed to not do enough, when infact its a lack of resources which restricts them #swscmedia
hiljoyh Hil
@SWSCmedia I’m finding people r becoming more positive about SW role – some recognition that we do a difficult & much needed job#swscmedia
ProfSocialWork From The Gut
@vickydixon @McLikey @goddenjoe @mclikey yes & v good ones who r good advocates. Esp ones that come to the debate have confidence #swscmedia
secretsw secret social worker
@McLikey @profsocialwork @vickydixon @SWSCmedia so how about setting up a sw social media coop? #swscmedia
vickydixon SW Student
@NickBerbiers #swscmedia How on earth do we tackle political arena and get past the fact that we need investment. ££ always the dealbreaker!
BASW_UK BASW
#SWSCmedia Ruth C. In adult social care SWs often not valued. Could influence thru white paper?
ManishaMahen Manisha Patel
#SWSCmedia part of the social work reform to ensure good placements, but placements r scarce. New future for #socialworkstudents? @SWSCmedia
ProfSocialWork From The Gut
@rhidianhughes Agree fully another #SocialWorker concerned about our image and raising our image #Swscmedia
essex_ehsc Ross Spencer
@McLikey @Theresauno @ajacob200 @ProfSocialWork Exactly.. Being very much on the ‘front line’ in my role. This is what I see #swscmedia
Theresauno Theresa Gallacher
@NickBerbiers Support Nick yes – but do they really understand what S/Ws do n the range of skills/knowledge they have? #swscmedia
ProfSocialWork From The Gut
@secretsw @McLikey @vickydixon @SWSCmedia @ajacob200@mclikey a social media coop sounds good to me #swscmedia
jenipurpleness Jeni Acelas
@ajacob200 @SWSCmedia @ProfSocialWork @Theresauno #swscmedia yeah SW gets such a bad rap, we desperately need a imagine consultant.
sunbubbles28 Dara K. Fulton
@SWSCmedia This may be off topic but I’m working on my personal statement now&I don’t have SW exp. I hope that won’t hinder me. #swscmedia
anthonyjwarren anthonyjwarren
@ManishaMahen @SWSCmedia #swscmedia Yes indeed. I only got mine through word of mouth of a colleague who respected previously working w me.
secretsw secret social worker
Bypass political arena. Sw has not hit to gain by engaging in politics. But look at ukuncut and occupy. Those models work. #swscmedia
McLikey McLikey
@secretsw @profsocialwork @vickydixon @SWSCmedia Sounds Good, how would that be achieved and what do u think it would look like? #swscmedia
vickydixon SW Student
@Theresauno @NickBerbiers #swscmedia I doubt it! I had no idea before I considered a career and even that was still slightly askew!!
NickBerbiers Nick Berbiers
@vickydixon Well frankly and personal opinion, we begin by getting rid of this utterly amoral, disgraceful, disgusting government #SWSCMedia
BASW_UK BASW
@Theresauno #SWSCmedia Ruth C. Sometimes we’re not good at explaining ourselves. We do so much!
mithransamuel Mithran Samuel
#swscmedia @CommunityCare‘s 2012 predictionscommunitycare.co.uk/Articles/23/12… - no #Dilnot, personal budget target change, Collegegate, more care cases
ProfSocialWork From The Gut
@Theresauno @NickBerbiers I don’t know what exactly is the problem but know that the tabloids make things difficult for us. #swscmedia
nqobilentekade NqobileNtekade
@SWSCmedia social workers have to raise funds for their org. At the same time must attend to their casework, workloads #swscmedia
anthonyjwarren anthonyjwarren
@rhidianhughes @SWSCmedia #swscmedia aah I used to be a children’s resi care worker – no respect from SWs so I became a SW wanting to better
essex_ehsc Ross Spencer
@Theresauno @NickBerbiers I sincerely doubt that much is understood. #swscmedia @SWSCmedia
Theresauno Theresa Gallacher
I believe u need a very pro-active separate media dept – sole purpose to luk at raisin profile S/Ws already swamped in caseloads!#swscmedia
vickydixon SW Student
@NickBerbiers Lol & Hear, Hear! #swscmedia
ProfSocialWork From The Gut
@secretsw they work but #socialworkers don’t stand together! Too much in-fighting #swscmedia
Oscarbsw Thabo Oscar Mafa
@SWSCmedia what do you think is the reason the financial support cuts for this profession? #SWSCmedia
BASW_UK BASW
@sunbubbles28 #SWSCmedia Need to show you’ve worked with people voluntary or paid and/or had family experience of SW type issues
SWSCmedia SWSCmedia
Lots of challenges and difficulties. Do you think there are any opportunities or positive developments that may occur in 2012? #swscmedia
essex_ehsc Ross Spencer
@anthonyjwarren @rhidianhughes @SWSCmedia Thats what I’m involved with but Im finding more mutual respect now. Not always, but.. #swscmedia
444blackcat bc
#swscmedia @vickydixon we can only get rid by convincing floaters n Torys that the cuts r damaging honest decent ppl eg Spartacus report
NickBerbiers Nick Berbiers
@Theresauno No, not really, and they don’t really want to – we are the conscience of society, they don’t want the detail. #SWSCMedia
hiljoyh Hil
@GoddenJoe @SWSCmedia agreed I used 2 *shamefacedly* fudge the question when asked what I did until I could gauge the reaction #swscmedia
secretsw secret social worker
@ProfSocialWork enough right minded social workers do stand together though. I think enough to make a difference. #swscmedia
bonklesoul davidmckendrick
@SWSCmedia Social Work’s use of social media builds relationships, gives permission to say what you think #swscmedia
BASW_UK BASW
@ProfSocialWork @secretsw #SWSCmedia Don’t agree – infighting only involves very few. Most SWs stay out of it.
vickydixon SW Student
@McLikey @secretsw @profsocialwork #SWSCmedia I have no idea, this is a good forum for ideas, debates and sharing. too many technophobes?
ajacob200 Ashley J
@SWSCmedia Only really if the GVMT re-evaluate funding, or consult the public more e.g. really taking notice of #spartacusreport #swscmedia
Andrew_Ellery Andrew Ellery
@SWSCmedia I think we need to make 2012 our year, get our heads togetherr and show the importance of #socialwork #swscmedia
BASW_UK BASW
#SWSCmedia @mithransamuel @CommunityCare Feel depressed. How bad do things need to get before SWs rise up, be assertive?
hiljoyh Hil
@SWSCmedia SWs may become more political & aware of wider issues – time to become more radical! #swscmedia
essex_ehsc Ross Spencer
@SWSCmedia There are opportunities at every turn. We just need to make the most of them #swscmedia
sunbubbles28 Dara K. Fulton
@SWSCmedia I’m curious to see how politics (especially in US) will affect SW and policy. #swscmedia
saeedmehbub SMP
@SWSCmedia hopefully more SWIF placements. If it wasn’t for the SWIF program, I wouldn’t be working as a s/w #swscmedia
nqobilentekade NqobileNtekade
@Oscarbsw lack of business skills to social workers could be #swscmedia
444blackcat bc
#swscmedia not too hopefull but need Cof SW to get a good media unit push SW into mainstream media
anthonyjwarren anthonyjwarren
@ManishaMahen @SWSCmedia #swscmedia Yes, it seems that our own personal networking and good practice found our placements. Well done!
BASW_UK BASW
@Andrew_Ellery @SWSCmedia #SWSCmedia Maybe SWs and social care could ally with service user led orgs
NickBerbiers Nick Berbiers
@Andrew_Ellery @SWSCmedia Absolutely! Social work is coming home! #SWSCMedia
Theresauno Theresa Gallacher
@BASW_UK @ProfSocialWork @secretsw ’Most S/Ws stay out of a lot – work below the radar hence a lack of understandin of profession #swscmedia
essex_ehsc Ross Spencer
@BASW_UK @mithransamuel @CommunityCare Are SW’s allowed to be assertive? I hear a great deal about ‘checking with managers’ #swscmedia
McLikey McLikey
@vickydixon @secretsw @profsocialwork or is it SWrs not knowing this here or feeling scared to share opinion or not having time?#swscmedia
ProfSocialWork From The Gut
@444blackcat somewhere someone needs to start doing social media the right way for #SocialWorkers #SWSCmedia
BASW_UK BASW
@hiljoyh @SWSCmedia #SWSCmedia Hope so. Could be strong together.
ProfSocialWork From The Gut
@essex_ehsc @BASW_UK @mithransamuel @CommunityCareYes really big problem. #Swscmedia again nothing really clear regarding social media
NickBerbiers Nick Berbiers
@BASW_UK @mithransamuel @CommunityCare We get our shit together or we will die as a profession. It’s that simple. #SWSCMedia
444blackcat bc
@ProfSocialWork #swscmedia agreed but do frontline SW’s have time skills energy to do it?
ProfSocialWork From The Gut
@essex_ehsc @BASW_UK @mithransamuel @CommunityCare I think that #SWSCmedia forum is a good one and a good way to push things forward 4 SW
Andrew_Ellery Andrew Ellery
@BASW_UK @SWSCmedia I think we should. Don’t need to take ourselves too seriously (will also help raise our profile positively) #SWSCmedia
hiljoyh Hil
@GoddenJoe @SWSCmedia I think peep realising that we are all destined to become service users as most hoping to reach old age #swscmedia
secretsw secret social worker
@McLikey @vickydixon @profsocialwork most sws petrified to say what they think. United we must stand. Protection in numbers #swscmedia
vickydixon SW Student
@McLikey @secretsw @profsocialwork All of those plus the fear of getting in trouble, not seeking help for fear of ridicule #swscmedia
ProfSocialWork From The Gut
@essex_ehsc @BASW_UK @mithransamuel @CommunityCareWe need 2 just do it! Push forward and use social media other professions are. #swscmedia
SWSCmedia SWSCmedia
How abt the pending legislations in different countries? In your view What will come of these? How will they change SW/SC in 2012 #SWSCmedia
anthonyjwarren anthonyjwarren
@essex_ehsc @B@SWSCmedia #swscmedia ASW_UK@mithransamuel @CommunityCare Yes, it’s either use your initiative, or why didn’t you ask first?
Andrew_Ellery Andrew Ellery
@NickBerbiers @SWSCmedia we just need 2 believe that we can be the force behind change. Who needs a politician to create change?!#SWSCMedia
Oscarbsw Thabo Oscar Mafa
@Nqobilentekande how do think we can instill the culture of learning that skills in our societies? #swscmedia
BASW_UK BASW
@ProfSocialWork @444blackcat #SWSCmedia Doing my best! Was on BBC News channel and Radio 5 last week re letter in Telegraph re social care
ManishaMahen Manisha Patel
@Andrew_Ellery @NickBerbiers @SWSCmedia we have to be the change and be the new force of new and positive direction! #SWSCmedia @SWSCmedia
ProfSocialWork From The Gut
@444blackcat yes practical point #swscmedia & these debates are a step in the right direction. It feels like SW coming 2gether with vision
anthonyjwarren anthonyjwarren
@secretsw @McLikey @vickydixon @profsocialwork@SWSCmedia #swscmedia my exp is if you speak out, you alienate yourself – job cuts looming
Theresauno Theresa Gallacher
@secretsw @McLikey @vickydixon @profsocialwork True! It is also the silence that has lead to the ‘them n us’ image #swscmedia
Andrew_Ellery Andrew Ellery
@GoddenJoe @SWSCmedia yup. Good vision, good strategy, and anything is achievable! Sounds idealistic, but always worth a try #SWSCmedia
nqobilentekade NqobileNtekade
@SWSCmedia NGO/NPO’s have to raise their own funds, because the subsidy from gov. Cannot cover all the running cost of the org. #swscmedia
essex_ehsc Ross Spencer
@anthonyjwarren @mithransamuel @CommunityCare Then you use your initiative and still get asked why you didn’t ask.. Frustrating.#swscmedia
ProfSocialWork From The Gut
@Oscarbsw @Nqobilentekande Agree & can be linked to our image and enhancing it #swscmedia & these debates create knowledge & sharing
444blackcat bc
#swscmedia concern is that Soc/enterprises will fragment SW even more will be fighting for funding which is linked too individuals
Andrew_Ellery Andrew Ellery
@ManishaMahen @NickBerbiers exactly, no-one else knows #socialwork or #socialcare better than those doing it or receiving it #SWSCmedia
vickydixon SW Student
@anthonyjwarren @secretsw @McLikey @profsocialwork #SWSCmedia Screwed if you do, screwed if you dont?@NickBerbiers
secretsw secret social worker
@vickydixon @mclikey @profsocialwork then it’s about getting people organised and testing involved and proactive #swscmedia
nqobilentekade NqobileNtekade
@Oscarbsw of course through workshops/training to social workers#swscmedia
Theresauno Theresa Gallacher
There is too much unrealistic pressure on S/Ws to NEVER get anything wrong – not on other professionals eg surgeons?#swscmedia
NickBerbiers Nick Berbiers
@Oscarbsw @Nqobilentekande All forms of social work are also social education. We can teach and instil the learning culture #SWSCMedia
ProfSocialWork From The Gut
@Theresauno @secretsw @McLikey @vickydixon Yes the silence is a BIG problem. We need a media strategy & a media vision #SWSCmedia
ManishaMahen Manisha Patel
@vanessamac @SWSCmedia Is there going to be a supply and demand rating of #Socialworkers? Also ‘licensing’ out of the window too? #SWSCmedia
sangeeta_k Sangeeta
@Andrew_Ellery @ManishaMahen Be the change you wish to see. #SWSCmedia
ProfSocialWork From The Gut
@secretsw @vickydixon @mclikey Yes, vision, strategy, achievable goals & inclusion = good socialmedia 4 SW. Not exclusion games! #swscmedia
bonklesoul davidmckendrick
@SWSCmedia SNP are “lighter touch” Think legislation relating to FOI and surveillance may have impact #swscmedia
SWSCmedia SWSCmedia
How do you think the current pending legislation will affect #socialwork & #socialcare as well as your work in 2012? #SWSCmedia @SWSCmedia
vickydixon SW Student
@Andrew_Ellery @ManishaMahen @NickBerbiers True. Yet workers are scapegoated & our s-users stereotyped. its a mountain to climb #swscmedia
Andrew_Ellery Andrew Ellery
@444blackcat individuals can do that. Look @ psychology+medicine. They do it.Need friendly image + not b over serious bout stuff #SWSCmedia
anthonyjwarrenajwarren
@vanessamac @SWSCmedia #swscmedia Ive found that already being emp by council gives access to internal jobs not adv externally.
ScottDuffyScott Duffy
@SWSCmedia I am not frightened of PBR or public sector cuts, I will work harder and smarter for my clients…
ajacob200Ashley J
@SWSCmedia @Theresauno Too true. You can’t be right all the time. Yet Social Workers are expected to almost know everything? #swscmedia
ProfSocialWorkFrom The Gut
@SWSCmedia part of raising the image should be about educating the public about our role #swscmedia & featuring socialworkers doing good.
DavyBroonDavy Broon
@sunbubbles28 @SWSCmedia what’s the future for MSW courses? I know some are to be no more, what about rest of country?
vanessamacVanessa MacDonald
@anthonyjwarren @swscmedia yes but the problem is that you have to get within that barrier that is like an exclusive club to the rest of us.
anthonyjwarrenajwarren
@vanessamac @SWSCmedia #swscmedia Oh I know. so unfair. But, there are also jobs being sidestepped internally w/out being adv – also unfair!
SWSCmediaSWSCmedia
@ScottDuffy That’s excellent, but should we not do anything about cuts? #swscmedia @SWSCmedia
rhidianhughesRhidian Hughes
@ProfSocialWork @SWSCmedia ‘wot no royal college’???
DavyBroonDavy Broon
@AliceSmurf do you read @SWSCmedia debates? Happening now, you should!
vanessamacVanessa MacDonald
@anthonyjwarren @swscmedia for sure! & what about qualifications? Some say get an #msw while others say a #bsw is fine. There is no guidance
TheresaunoTheresa Gallacher
@ajacob200 @SWSCmedia Absolutely, and the higher they r the harder they fall – unrealistic expectations from public n selves! #swscmedia
ScottDuffyScott Duffy
@SWSCmedia Absolutely! Occupy and Uncut have led the way and we and our other public sector colleague should follow.
ProfSocialWorkFrom The Gut
@rhidianhughes @SWSCmedia Ha Ha the College Saga let’s write a book Mate?
vamphornVamp Horn
@SWSCmedia are agencies supporting evidence based practice? Willing to allow for staff time to do he research?
ScottDuffyScott Duffy
@SWSCmedia However, we should not be defeatist and allow ourselves to try less…
vanessamacVanessa MacDonald
@SWSCmedia im scared of canadas way of dealing with budget. Cuts everywhere here. More $ for prisons than edu/health/poverty/crimeprev./etc
hiljoyhHil
@SWSCmedia @ScottDuffy we need to do all we can to fight cuts – remember poll tax? If you’re old enough 
We can stop this! #swscmedia
vamphornVamp Horn
@SWSCmedia Just heard a webinar on case loads. Recommend 30% on paperwork and meetings and 70% direct client time.
ScottDuffyScott Duffy
@hiljoyh @SWSCmedia Haha, just about old enough! Fight we should collectively against the gmnt and as individuals for our clients….
vamphornVamp Horn
@SWSCmedia legislation in which country?
ProfSocialWorkFrom The Gut
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Should be more radical? If yes what does that mean? Should we adopt a #occupy type of movement? If yes how? #swscmedia
vanessamacVanessa MacDonald
@SWSCmedia another concern is HAVING to take a job despite ur morals & beliefs because u cant survive without $$.Where do you the draw line?
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Should be more radical? If yes what does that mean? Should we adopt a #occupy type of movement? If yes how? #swscmedia
ProfSocialWorkFrom The Gut
@SWSCmedia I am all for radical & would be happy 2 support movements that are planned on Twitter for #socialwork #SWSCmedia
anthonyjwarrenajwarren
@ProfSocialWork @secretsw @SWSCmedia #swscmedia indeed
vamphornVamp Horn
@SWSCmedia provincial funding cuts and freezes means that some workers will get their contracted raises at the cost of lay offs.
ajacob200Ashley J
@SWSCmedia Always try to present professional image and spread the word of “good” social work #swscmedia
DavyBroonDavy Broon
@ProfSocialWork @swscmedia here here
vanessamacVanessa MacDonald
@SWSCmedia i feel as a #socialworker i am in no mans land of opportunity.I have to shift gaze&values to find my place within the profession
secretswsecret social worker
@ajacob200 @swscmedia good social work for a good society. #swscmedia
ProfSocialWorkFrom The Gut
@ajacob200 @SWSCmedia yes & we need to start doing this in a more structure way. What do you think @swscmedia U up for it? #swscmedia
vanessamacVanessa MacDonald
@SWSCmedia change the dialogue! Educate and change how People talk to stop perpetuated mental, physical, and emotional violence!
bonklesouldavidmckendrick
@SWSCmedia Reduce the focus on “product” and promote the benfits of “process” #swscmedia
GoddenJoeJoe Godden
@secretsw @ajacob200 @swscmedia I like that
hiljoyhHil
@SWSCmedia radical = politically aware, relationship based, people focused, prepared to stand up and fight #swscmedia
BASW_UKBASW
@SWSCmedia @DavyBroon #SWSCmedia Seen as too many NQs and too few placements so courses closing. Not sure that’s right
TransSocWkStudZaac
@SWSCmedia I think social workers need to place more emphasis on the social justice aspect of the procession, take it seriously #swscmedia
TransSocWkStudZaac
@SWSCmedia I cringe when people refer to SWers only as a bunch of bleeding hearts. We can and should be more active, radical #swscmedia
rhidianhughesRhidian Hughes
@SWSCmedia The answer to your question is socialwork #socialcare leadership across the whole sector
BASW_UKBASW
@SWSCmedia #SWSCmedia Mithran, BASW and members good on issues. Why no calls from Com Care for a month tho used to get 2 or 3 a week?
hiljoyhHil
RT @ProfSocialWork @SWSCmedia I am all for radical & would be happy 2 support movements that are planned on Twitter #SWSCmedia – me too!
ToniTaylorMSWToni
@SWSCmedia I’m looking at how sw can engage with Critical Race Theory and Culturally Relevant Pedagogy. Steps beyond “multiculturalism”
secretswsecret social worker
@TransSocWkStud @swscmedia absolutely. Social work is nothing without being underpinned by social justice #swscmedia
ProfSocialWorkFrom The Gut
@SWSCmedia Proposal 4 future debate – a media strategy run by socialworkers for socialworkers? Something socialworkers drive from bottom up?
jaimeelewisjaimee lewis
. @mithransamuel @SWSCmedia Possible positives real #personalisation for ppl with complex needs >> a goal @TLAP1 & others are striving for
TransSocWkStudZaac
@SWSCmedia The beauty about this is that opportunities for activism exist on all levels if you know how to look for it. #swscmedia
GoddenJoeJoe Godden
@SWSCmedia uplifiting comments everyone
vamphornVamp Horn
@SWSCmedia as a contrast to my public funded SW job I worked for private sector as SW and focus on profit led to decreased quality of care
BASW_UKBASW
@TransSocWkStud @SWSCmedia #SWSCmedia Agree. Allied with service users.
OscarbswThabo Oscar Mafa
@SWSCmedia we are prepare to stand up and fight for what is right #swscmedia
ajacob200Ashley J
@SWSCmedia Look into new ways of learning to improve knowledge eg twitter, lifelong learning, and reflect on past SW mistakes #swscmedia
McLikeyMcLikey
@SWSCmedia Stand united with the shared passion for social justice #swscmedia
ProfSocialWorkFrom The Gut
@SWSCmedia we all need to become active agents of change & start doing more social media & platforms or we stay stuck #swscmedia
ukprisonhealthOffenderHealth
@ProfSocialWork @swscmedia a better idea would be to integrate with others and beat a united track. Plse consider joining our site and blog
vamphornVamp Horn
@SWSCmedia join local or national SW association, college if it exists as there is opportunity for professional colleges to collaborate
BASW_UKBASW
@ProfSocialWork @SWSCmedia #SWSCmedia Just tell people typical day – very powerful
vamphornVamp Horn
@SWSCmedia intraprofessional collaboration is the vanguard and we are trained to do this very well.
essex_ehscRoss Spencer
@SWSCmedia Be open & holistic, show what it is we do and support understanding of why we do it. #swscmedia
BASW_UKBASW
@vamphorn @SWSCmedia #SWSCmedia 40K SWs in Unison. 14K BASW. 8K College. 50% nothing. Join something!
TheresaunoTheresa Gallacher
@SWSCmedia Stnd 2gether,believe in selves n b proactive.The profession needs 2 exhibit transparency n heighten +ve media coverage #swscmedia
nqobilentekadeNqobileNtekade
@SWSCmedia through educating programmes we can make people aware of what our profession is about, even such debates can be used #swscmedia
BASW_UKBASW
@vamphorn @SWSCmedia #SWSCmedia Interprof work good but need to preserve our identiity within it.
secretswsecret social worker
@BASW_UK @swscmedia not sure the established institutions have really got social workers anywhere to any great degree #swscmedia
Helen_otukHelen OTUK
Agree RT @BASW_UK: @vamphorn @SWSCmedia #SWSCmedia Interprof work good but need to preserve our identity within it.
TheresaunoTheresa Gallacher
@ajacob200 @SWSCmedia Absolutely – reflect on and learn from past mistakes! #swscmedia
vamphornVamp Horn
@BASW_UK @SWSCmedia – oh yes – I am on intra-professional collaborative teams and SW is valued as distinct service. I appreciate that!
anthonyjwarrenajwarren
@SWSCmedia I think the SW image needs to be raised with public then all workers’ morale will heighten accordingly. @SWSCmedia #swscmedia
SWSCmediaSWSCmedia
Thank U everyone for your participation in another brilliant @SWSCmedia debate. We look forward to seeing U next week same time. #swscmedia
SWSCmediaSWSCmedia
Next week’s debate is: Integrate or disintegrate? Prospect for integrating #Health & #Socialcare… See you @SWSCmedia #swscmedia
SWSCmediaSWSCmedia
Remember if you would like to become @SWSCmedia Tweeterati & Twitter Ambassador keep Tweeting & Retweeting @SWSCmedia #swscmedia
BASW_UKBASW
@SWSCmedia #SWSCmedia Thanks for hosting! Sorry no great discussion re Welf Ref Bill, HSC Bill and social care white paper. Another time?
SWSCmediaSWSCmedia
Have a great evening. We wish you a good continuation of your week. Come along & Tweet us @SWSCmedia & See U all next week. #swscmedia
TransSocWkStudZaac
@SWSCmedia Just a word of thanks for opening up the dialog and helping us connect with each other! #swscmedia
ajacob200Ashley J
@SWSCmedia For 2012, I think we should all make a positive effort to change stigma of sw through media & reflect on our SW #swscmedia
SWSCmediaSWSCmedia
The debate is now closed @SWSCmedia #swscmedia
ProfSocialWorkFrom The Gut
RT @TransSocWkStud @SWSCmedia Just a word of thanks for opening up the dialog and helping us connect with each other! #swscmedia >> Me Too
nqobilentekadeNqobileNtekade
@SWSCmedia thank you #swscmedia looking forward for the next debate
tarainthecageTara Streetman
@SWSCmedia That was very interesting.
SWSCmediaSWSCmedia
There’re many new opportunities @SWSCmedia & If U wish to get involved & cooperate w/ us don’t hesitate to contact us @SWSCmedia #swscmedia
secretswsecret social worker
@SWSCmedia looking forward to moving something forward re a NEW kind of social work proactive social media platform. #swscmedia
vamphornVamp Horn
@SWSCmedia Thank you! That was a fast paced international discussion!
#swscmedia @SWSCmedia great starting debate for 2012 will keep on fighting
ProfSocialWorkFrom The Gut
@swscmedia a great thanks. Really excellent tonight! Really enjoyed and agreed with all the media points. #swscmedia & opening up the debate
OscarbswThabo Oscar Mafa
@SWSCmedia accept my heartfelt thanks. i look forward to the next debate next week. #swscmedia
McLikeyMcLikey
Thank you @SWSCmedia I really enjoyed my first #swscmedia debate looking forward to the next one felt v positive
Andrew_ElleryAndrew Ellery
@SWSCmedia count me in! Willing to try anything
secretswsecret social worker
@SWSCmedia more than happy to be involved
ProfSocialWorkFrom The Gut
RT @McLikey | Thank you @SWSCmedia I really enjoyed my first #swscmedia debate looking forward to the next one felt v positive
anthonyjwarrenajwarren
@Andrew_Ellery @McLikey @swscmedia Me too, exciting times!
ManishaMahenManisha Patel
@SWSCmedia #SWSCmedia I would like to be involved, especially for the students…would be a big learning curve for me!
essex_ehscRoss Spencer
Thanks to everyone who took part in #swscmedia debate tonight. It was good to be involved! @SWSCmedia
NickBerbiersNick Berbiers
@Oscarbsw Fantastic to have you join us from SA. It’s one social world world @SWSCmedia #SWSCMedia
sunbubbles28Dara K. Fulton
@SWSCmedia Hope I can continue to contribute to these great chats. I’m learning a lot. #swscmedia
Andrew_ElleryAndrew Ellery
@anthonyjwarren @McLikey @swscmedia twitter is a great tool!
McLikeyMcLikey
@Andrew_Ellery @anthonyjwarren @swscmedia It certainly is great sense of community
NickBerbiersNick Berbiers
There were so many tweets I’d RT from tonight’s @SWSCmedia debate could not begin to choose, so just imagine I’ve RT’d them all. Superb!
anthonyjwarrenajwarren
@Andrew_Ellery @McLikey @swscmedia So I see!
hopeandbelieveHope and Believe
@ajacob200 @SWSCmedia 100% agree. My old SW is over 80 and I’m back in touch with her, absolutely loved her, and still do
TheresaunoTheresa Gallacher
@ProfSocialWork @SWSCmedia Great twitter debate – first of many for 2012! Keep up the gr8 work – true professionals! T*
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Integrate or Disintegrate the prospect and realities of Health and Social Care Integration.
