I wonder how much #socialwork teaching is exploring the link between racism and trauma? Found this research roundup very helpful uktraumacouncil.org/research_pract…

Piece in latest BASW PSW mag that outlines why support from UK social workers for Ukraine Crowdfunder important gesture of solidarity. Please pledge now: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/scooters-for… SASW Social Work Scotland UNISON Scotland

Todays marks the commencement of the UNCRC into Scots law, recognising children's rights. The work of the Champs network & YP's role in promoting right should be celebrated. This blog highlighting the fab work they do in East Lothian! Who Cares? Scotland iriss.org.uk/blog/big-pictu…

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child has now come into force in Scotland, and of course we have an Insight for you! Read Insight 71: 'Understanding the implications of children's rights for Scottish youth justice' here: iriss.org.uk/resources/insi… #UNCRCincorporation

The incorporation of the UNCRC means that children and young people have more power to act when their rights haven’t been respected. #UNCRCScotland Together 🧡 Find out more about why the UNCRC is so important: alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/the-…

Want to get your ideas into action? Iriss has a new course for you. linkedin.com/pulse/how-can-…

▶️ Our first year as Suicide Prevention Scotland has been busy and productive. A lot has been achieved, but there is much to do. This is what we've been up to - and what's next. 💚🩵💛🧡 🔁 Please share Scot Gov Health | Maree Todd | Paul Kelly 🇺🇦 Rose Fitzpatrick CBE QPM | Haylis Smith

Make sure to check out these resources from the Self-harm network

Please share with those involved in peer support groups, services & roles🧡 Help us to share your innovation, hard work & the realities around what is needed to drive peer support forward as a key part of our mental health system. surveymonkey.com/r/peer-support… #PeerSupportScotland

📢 Our Impact Report has been published 📰 The report details key information about our service (covering April 2023-March 2024), including stats about our short-term self-harm 1:1 support 💙 You can read the Impact Report here👇 bit.ly/4drsP1H

Increasing nos, of older people are dying by suicide, but signs are often missed. Our 13 Sept lunchtime webinar will help practitioners recognise & respond Scottish Care, Mental Welfare Scot SAMH Scottish Recovery Network, @ssmescotland Trish Hafford-Letchfield (she/hers) eventbrite.co.uk/e/suicide-thou…

Sign up for this webinar on 26 Sept to explore how we meet the Promise in rural areas, wt children & young people at its heart. Hear about Plan 24-30 & as a rural practitioner, contribute to what needs added @scotsSW Social Work Scotland The Promise Scotland Iriss eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-promise-…

Delighted to receive my book order today. I'm excited to read this new one by Colin Turbett🧡 Ground Floor Left on #Communitysocialwork Surely this is the future for social work, supporting individuals in communities across Scotland? Even ordered copies for the team 📚😊

Fabulous to see this piece on BBC Scotland News on Friday night about NHS Highland and Change Mental Health expansion of the CLW programme in Highlands! CLWs are crucial to the health and wellbeing of their communities. Voluntary Health Scotland Neil Gray MSP Maree Todd

This looks interesting!

What does the Promise mean for rural practice & rural practice mean for the Promise? How can Plan 24-30 deliver for care experienced children & YP & what needs adding ? Book for our webinar on 26 Sept CELCIS The Promise Scotland SASW Iriss eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-promise-…

New webinar! - The Promise in rural areas 26 Sept, 13:00 - 14:00 A lunchtime webinar exploring how we meet the promise’s vision for how we care for experienced children and young people in Scotland's rural areas. Info and booking at: iriss.org.uk/news/events/20…

Pleased that my brilliant collaborator Jane Pye of Lancaster University has at last got her copy! Helping get message across that a turn back to community is sorely needed to reset social work in the UK. Our book available from Policy Press BASW SASW Social Work Scotland Fergal O'Brien

Just to second this- an inspiring day at NQSW Conference in Dundee! Social Work matters

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