Developing Cultural Competence: when fear of being accused of racism impacts practice. In this session, we will be exploring positive approaches and strategies. This session is FREE to BASW Cymru members however non-members may attend a free taster session.
Are you a BASW member who is either a social worker or student working with adults or working with families?
Then this is the forum for you!
This forum is for BASW members who work with adults in a range of contexts, either as individuals or as part of a family and for social workers at every stage in their career. The BASW England Adult Social Work Forums are back for 2025!
Being able to create and use a chronology is a key skill in social work, however very often social workers can feel unsure about what to include, what not to include and how to use a chronology as a practice tool. More consideration spent on chronologies is regularly amongst recommendations from learning reviews. Join this very practical session which will give clarity about why a chronology is important in practice, and how to create and use this valuable assessment tool.
This session will focus on Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 and Hospital Discharge. We will hear from practicing MHOs in relation to how their local areas use the AWI Act to support people leaving hospital – showcase the diverse practices across Scotland and consider the challenges as well as opportunities in practice.
Are you a BASW member who is either a social worker or student working with adults or working with families?
Then this is the forum for you!
This forum is for BASW members who work with adults in a range of contexts, either as individuals or as part of a family and for social workers at every stage in their career. The BASW England Adult Social Work Forums are back for 2025!
The panel is jointly run by the Scottish Association of Social Work, the Office of the Chief Social Work Adviser, and Social Work Scotland. The panel was created to bring together experienced frontline workers, newly qualified workers, students and policy makers in Government to address the issues affecting social work today. It is an opportunity to influence those policy makers and the future of social work with your experience and knowledge.
This exciting session has been planned in collaboration between the Chief Social Workers office, DHSC and BASW England. We will welcome a number of speakers who will explore how racial inequalities shape access to, experiences of and outcomes from services.
Are you a BASW member who is either a social worker or student working with adults or working with families?
Then this is the forum for you!
This forum is for BASW members who work with adults in a range of contexts, either as individuals or as part of a family and for social workers at every stage in their career. The BASW England Adult Social Work Forums are back for 2025!
Did you know that about 1 in 4 social workers in Scotland at any time is going through a phase of menopause? Despite its significant impact on professional lives, menopause remains a rarely discussed topic. This session is a must-attend for all women who are menopausal or approaching that stage, as well as anyone working alongside them – basically, everyone in social work! Join us as we dive into an open conversation about working conditions, rights, and the support available. Let’s break the silence and create a more supportive work environment together.
Are you a BASW member who is either a social worker or student working with adults or working with families?
Then this is the forum for you!
This forum is for BASW members who work with adults in a range of contexts, either as individuals or as part of a family and for social workers at every stage in their career. The BASW England Adult Social Work Forums are back for 2025!
The panel is jointly run by the Scottish Association of Social Work, the Office of the Chief Social Work Adviser, and Social Work Scotland. The panel was created to bring together experienced frontline workers, newly qualified workers, students and policy makers in Government to address the issues affecting social work today. It is an opportunity to influence those policy makers and the future of social work with your experience and knowledge.
In this session we will explore what we mean by personal outcomes and some of the challenges and opportunities in recording them. We will also explore how we might use them as a catalyst for learning and practice development and how we maintain the voice of the person in our recording.
This session is FREE to BASW Cymru members however non-members may attend as a free taster session.