Thoughts and experiences of a UK social worker
Recent PostsA few changes going on at work. We have had an adjustment in the management structure which means my direct line manager is switching with another manager. I am not overly distressed by this as although I got on well with my manager, I also have a lo...
It has been said that the fight against the generally felt stigma about those with mental illnesses is a vain fight. Particularly, there was an article I alluded to about a month ago that comes to mind. And this was one of the points that came to m...
It’s been a year since the ‘Baby P’ story broke about Peter Connolly and his tragic death following a litany of appalling abuse by his carers. As he was on the child protection register and known to Haringey Social Services and had contact with...
I was pointed in the direction of the link of Caring with Confidence directly by some of those responsible for its implementation – not having been aware of its existence – but having checked it out briefly (to ensure authenticity – because o...
It is not uncommon that I might ‘put my foot in it’ but I had a very narrow escape earlier in the week. I needed to place Mrs J in a residential home. There were no beds at the preferred home of choice of her family members and she had needed to ...
Community Treatment Orders – Supervised Community Treatment – however it is termed it is one of the aspects of the amended Mental Health Act that I thought I would likely not have significant contact with on a day to day basis. I was right. But m...
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Theresa HallLove your little cat avatar. I really enjoyed the fact that you are willing to share this work you do for others. It shows what an unselfish nature you possess and one that many of us could benefit from. Happy Holiday!
JrayriceFantastic blog and content!
From one social worker to another!
Thanks for sharing!
chris DLWe do not often get to see the experience of social workers on blogs, they are very busy and driven people.
I really like this blog, because the social workers experience within society is one of the most important to be heard.
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