Unpaid carers are the backbone of the health and social care system in Wales and across the United Kingdom. As part of our wellbeing conference Dr Jen Lyttleton-Smith talks about a study which formed a report about this and Dr Dan Burrows is in conversation with Chris Williamson. Read More
BASW Cymru: Implementing the ‘Social Worker Wellbeing and Working Conditions Good Practice Toolkit’
BASW Cymru wellbeing workshop: Implementing the BASW ‘Social Worker Wellbeing and Working Conditions Good Practice Toolkit’ In this workshop we will explore what wellbeing means to social workers, looking at the differences between hedonistic and eudaimonic wellbeing and what that means to you in practice. We will use the BASW ‘Social Worker Wellbeing and Working… Read More
Well-being outcomes – from metrics to meaning
An outcomes approach to practice has been promoted for many years, as have attempts to meaningfully record them. A strong emphasis on rehabilitation focused change outcomes has sometimes resulted in practitioner led outcomes rather than personal outcomes. It has also led to the neglect of other important well-being outcomes, particularly amongst older people with high… Read More
Cascade Talks: Understanding the social care landscape in Carmarthenshire
Donald Forrester is joined by Jake Morgan & Stefan Smith from Carmarthenshire County Council as part of our Care Conference Read More
How can we work virtually to support children and their families?
As restrictions are lifted across Wales, it is clear that coronavirus (Covid-19) has transformed the way we do things in so many aspects of life. It is important to reflect on changes in how practitioners have engaged… Read More
What we have learnt from connecting care-experienced young people to business
Leicestershire Cares mission is to broker partnerships and create opportunities across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland that enable the business sector to understand community needs, contribute to the growth of inclusive, safe communities and to support… Read More
Cascade Talks: Social care leaders and reducing care rates in Neath Port Talbot
Donald Forrester is joined by Andrew Jarrett, Director of Social Services, Health and Housing in Neath Port Talbot Borough Council as part of our Care Conference… Read More
Rethinking how we view gang members
Article Review by Nina Maxwell on the article: Rethinking how we view gang members… Read More
Anti-racism in social work
In this webinar, the first in our #blacklivesmatter series, Wayne will reflect on the #blacklivesmatter movement and the meaning of anti-racism – the belief that all races and ethnic groups are equal and deserving of the same opportunities… Read More
Our priorities: what matters to care-experienced young people
A blog by Tiff Evans from Voices from Care Cymru as part of our Care Conference. Read More