Interview with ISW Lyn Newberry
While everyone has been impacted by COVID-19 over the past 18 months, some have definitely been hit harder than others. This includes Independent Social Worker Lyn Newberry who experienced flu like symptoms last September, tested positive for Covid in October, resulting in a six day hospital spell.
Lyn NewberrySince October, Lyn has experienced ‘long COVID’ [...]
Meet the Team – Interview with Mark Willis, Chief Executive WillisPalmer
When Mark Willis didn’t become an overnight sensation as an international drummer in a rock n roll band, his mother – who incidentally had suspicions that he would make a very good social worker – took matters into her own hands. Mark’s mum was a senior nurse at Southend Borough Council and she approached the [...]
Training starts for mental health leads in schools to deliver whole-school approach to mental health
Schools will be able to apply for a grant to fund mental health leads to ensure pupils’ wellbeing is prioritised alongside their education recovery
Mental health leads in schools were first mooted in the children and young people’s mental health green paper published in 2017. The leads would gain knowledge and skills to ensure a [...]
Adult social workers – What do they do?
Social workers in adult services carry out work with adults from a range of backgrounds, many of whom are extremely vulnerable, requiring a sensitive, and supportive approach. Adult social workers provide support and assistance to maintain and promote the independence and well-being of adults. Treating adults with dignity and respect is a key core social [...]
Myth busters – Tackling the misconceptions within social work
Left wing loony, interfering, judgemental, cardigan wearing child snatchers. This is how all too often social workers are depicted. Slammed in the press when they ‘remove’ children from families for placing a vulnerable child in care yet made out to be a scapegoat when a vulnerable child is let down by the system.
Unfortunately, the [...]
Social work during the COVID-19 pandemic
Social work had to face a complete pendulum swing in social work practice during the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns.
Prior to COVID, online assessments or meetings were a complete rarity which had to be adequately justified. Yet overnight, as COVID-19 forced England into lockdown in March 2020, social workers still had vulnerable children and families [...]
