1 of 3 To help commissioners of social care services for people with a learning disability and autistic people recognise restrictive practice and understand the requirements for social care providers we’ve published a new document: local.gov.uk/publications/r…

Be sure to join us for our next PSW CPD session on 1 May. The session will consider the principles and practice of co-production and explore the concept of the co-production sandwich.

Contact the PSW inbox to book your place.

We're looking forward to seeing many PSWs from across the @adultPSWNetwork at our next Network event on 9 May. If you haven't done so already, there's still time to book your place for this online event.

Contact the PSW inbox to book your place.

There's one week left to register to vote in upcoming local elections on 2 May.

View a downloadable flyer that includes helpful guidance on how social workers can #PromoteTheVote . ow.ly/xwZp50RaoJl

Social workers play an integral role in promoting and upholding the rights of older people.

To support #WorldHealthDay2024 , an open access Research in Practice tool shares learning from @SWOPresearch.

In case you missed it, we recently launched a new annual survey to give social workers a chance to share their views.

The online survey takes just 5 minutes to complete. Go to: socialworkengland.org.uk/about/data-and…

Promoting the vote is Social Work in action: Department of Health and Social Care blog by Elaine James on the BASW guide to help social workers #PromoteTheVote new.basw.co.uk/policy-and-pra…
#MyVoteMyVoice campaign has resources & info too myvotemyvoice.org.uk

Social workers play an integral role in supporting and empowering adults with learning difficulties to vote.

New open access guidance explores how those working in adult social care can #PromoteTheVote . ow.ly/Y96j50R2brl

🗳️ Promote the Vote: A BASW Practice Guide.

🚀 We’ve launched new practice guidance alongside partners to help social workers to support adults with learning disabilities to vote in elections.

#GE24 | #PromoteTheVote | LDEngland | Adult PSW Network

Our next PSW Network CPD session on 1 May will explore the principles and practice of co-production, using the co-production sandwich as a starting point.

To book your place, contact the PSW inbox.

What are our expectations for later life if we have reason to draw on care or support? Will they be met? Sian Lockwood & Angela Catley have started a new movement calling for a re-imagination of social care as we age. Find out more: socialcarefuture.org.uk/noticeboard/wh… #WhenIGetOld

What a brilliant way to end #SocialWorkWeek2024 - fab webinar on #PromoteTheVote everyone was so inspired to bring about change! Just 2 little questions- “Are you registered to vote?” No “Do you need any support to?” We can all do that! Adult PSW Network
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Social workers play an important role in supporting people who use services to register and get access to support to be able to vote.

A flyer, made with Research in Practice, includes guidance on how social workers can support people to vote. #PromoteTheVote ow.ly/Lov550QZqql

Today the Promote the Vote guide was launched with BASW Bradford Council #MyVoteMyVoice Adult PSW Network
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Promote the Vote guide helps Social Workers raise voting and promote all people's rights to vote, removing barriers

Yesterday marked International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

To support this, a new open access Research in Practice briefing offers an overview of how anti-racist systems leadership could and should eradicate inequalities.

There's still time to join us tomorrow for an online session focusing on social work and voting rights.

Don't miss out on this unique chance to learn, connect, and make a difference in your community!

Marking Age Without Limits action day we're proud to be helping Angela Catley Sian Lockwood launch #WhenIGetOld - a movement to expand choice & control over living arrangements and support in our later lives. Find out more: socialcarefuture.org.uk/noticeboard/wh… #SeeAndBeSeen

There is so much in this that needs escalating to social work employers, particularly around caseloads, working conditions and the increased pressure we are under. The message - social work needs more support. ADASS Local Government Association (LGA) UNISON - UK's largest union Social Workers Union Adult PSW Network NHS England

Great blog from Jak Savage, make a ☕️and take a minute to read something positive on #WorldSocialWorkDay2024 Jak Savage MBE Adult PSW Network