Tag Archives: Social Care

The problem with political rhetoric in social work – An opinion piece by Prof. Jonathan J. Scourfield

I can’t join this week’s #SWSCmedia debate on social work and politics, but would like to make a contribution, so have written this rather polemical piece. Let’s hope it helps…

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#SWSCmedia Summary of Student Debate: “What do Students want from their Placement, Practice Educators, and Clinical Supervisors?” @SWSCmedia on 04-Mar-2012

Thank you for participating in our “Student Debate” and sharing your views on what students want from their placements, practice educators, and clinical supervisors? This debate was Co-Chaired by three…

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Social Care, Social Work and the Rights of the Older People – Opinion piece by: Joe Godden

For the past several years many of the conversations I have had with colleagues and members of the public have been about the state of health and social care services…

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#SocialWork and #Socialcare and the Human Rights of the Older People: #SWSCmedia Debate on 28-Feb-2012

Article 3 of the European Convention of Human Rights states that no one should be tortured or treated in an inhuman or degrading manner. This is an “Absolute Right” for…

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#SWSCmedia Summary of Student Debate: “What do Students want from their Universities and Lecturers?” @SWSCmedia on 26-Feb-2012

Thank you for participating in our “Student Debate” and sharing your views on what students want from their universities and lecturers. This debate was Co-Chaired by three of our Tweeteraties…

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#SWSCmedia Summary of Student Debate: “Are Students Ready for Social Work Leadership?” @SWSCmedia on 19-Feb-2012

Thank you for participating in our “Student Debate” and sharing your views on whether students are ready for social work leadership. This was our Inaugural “Student Debate” and was Co-Chaired…

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An Interview with Susanne: NQSW at Bristol Council Family and Young People’s Services

SWSCmedia:  Where did you undertake your social work degree and training? Susanne:  I did a Masters in Social Work at Bristol University. SWSCmedia:  What motivated you to become a social…

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Prejudice and preconception: Social work & the Media – Opinion piece by: Bronagh Miskelly

When in 2008 the Baby P case hit the headlines, I found myself on live TV thinking: “Why am I here?” This wasn’t a philosophical crisis but rather a musing…

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An Interview with Annie Hudson Director of Children and Young People’s Services at Bristol Council

SWSCmedia:  What made you decide to do this programme with BBC? Annie Hudson:  We were approached by the BBC in autumn 2009 about doing a follow-up to ‘Someone to Watch…

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#SWSCmedia Debate Summary for 14-Feb-2012 – #ChildProtection Debate

Thank you everyone for participating in our #ChildProtection debate last Tuesday. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. Below is the summary for the debate. We’re delighted…

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