Challenging times
In these challenging times, I wanted to think about what I’m grateful for this week – things I’ve taken for granted in the past.
1) I am with my children. To be apart from them during this would be horrific. That’s not to say we are the Waltons and we all get on each others’ nerves [...]
Hazards in the new workplace: Dodging the Didicar
Every workplace has rules around health and safety. But my children seem to be flouting this guidance in times of working from home/home educating.
For those of you who don’t know, a Didicar is a ride on scooter type mechanism with a steering wheel that teaches your children how to steer, move etc.
My youngest, aged 2, [...]
COVID-19 A frontline social worker’s perspective
No safety equipment, no hand sanitiser, fewer staff and the likelihood of more cases combined with little understand or appreciation from the public and families using coronavirus as a ‘convenient excuse’ to turn social workers away – the reality of frontline social work practice amidst COVID-19.
Standing the obligatory two metres from the foster [...]
Blog: Child Abuse Litigation Service in Scotland
By Philip King, Executive Consultant, WillisPalmer
I would like to start by offering my very best wishes to readers in these very difficult and uncertain times. I hope you, your families and colleagues are keeping safe and well. At WillisPalmer we have worked hard in planning to ensure our staff are safe, and our service is [...]
The reality of dealing with food shortages
I have spoken about getting stern with my three children about wasting food since we are on lockdown, but it has undoubtedly created problems.
I have always questioned how my children manage to get through the day at school with one snack and lunch because, as soon as they get home, they are ravenous and eating [...]
Social workers to continue visiting vulnerable children
Vulnerable children who already have a social worker will continue to be visited and/or monitored as frequently as possible, government guidance has stated.
The Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance on vulnerable children and young people outlines that local authorities will be expected to prioritise support to the most vulnerable, including undertaking necessary visits whilst taking appropriate infection control [...]
