Uncategorized Archives - Thoughts On The Social World

092 international social work ...

Jun 22, 2020 by David Niven

I talk to Lee Emmett from Sanctuary International about recruiting staff from overseas and the importance of ethical behaviour in doing so.

091 Post Covid19 social work.

Jun 15, 2020 by David Niven

Professor Ngoh Tiong Tan is Chair of Global Institute for Social Work ( GISW ) International Advisory Board —– President, Connexions International. —– Professor, Singapore University of Social Sciences.—– Treasurer, International Association of Schools of Social Work.

089 Captain R M Niven Memories

May 20, 2020 by David Niven

Memories from World War 2 Welcome back to all. After six years non stop , I took a breather. Now it feels right to restart...

087 Claudia Megele Online Safe...

Jan 20, 2019 by David Niven

The internet can be a dangerous place and protecting the vulnerable from those who prey on them is becoming more and more important....

085 Global Institute Social Wo...

Oct 25, 2018 by David Niven

I’m very pleased to have been invited on to the International Advisory Board that Tiong Chairs and , in this interview, he lays out the vision and the opportunities for the GISW at its five year anniversary.

084 Chris Walters and various ...

Oct 3, 2018 by David Niven

GISW, Glass and non prescription drugs

083 Jim Hopkinson. Safeguardin...

Jun 21, 2018 by David Niven

the challenges of safeguarding children and young people.

081 Robert Goodwill MP

Dec 20, 2017 by David Niven

Robert Goodwill MP was appointed Minister of State at the Department for Education on 12 June 2017. He was elected Conservative MP...

073 Bradford interviews Chair ...

Dec 13, 2016 by David Niven

Since retiring 5 years ago he has chaired 2 safeguarding adults boards

071 Professor Tan Ngoh Tiong G...

Nov 20, 2016 by David Niven

He is the Chair of the Global Institute of Social Work, was Co-chair of Commonwealth Organization for Social Workers (COSW), Past President of Singapore Association of Social Workers, past Regional President (Asia and Pacific) of International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW)

Action For Myalgic Encephalomy...

Oct 27, 2016 by David Niven

Sonya Chowdhury took over as Chief Executive of Action for M.E., the UK’s leading charity for people affected by Myalgic...

061 A Magazine for Autumn

Sep 13, 2015 by David Niven

Hello again after the Summer! I thought I’d use this chance to reflect on a few of the significant events over the last month...

058 Professor Harry Ferguson o...

Jun 18, 2015 by David Niven

This is another podcast from the highly successful BASPCAN Congress held at Edinburgh University. Professor Harry Ferguson on social...

056 Social Work in Scotland an...

May 15, 2015 by David Niven

Following the general election I thought it interesting to hear about what’s happening in these two countries.

055 Self Leadership in Social ...

May 6, 2015 by David Niven

Subtitled “Reflections from practice”a new book by Bill McKitterick that offers a fresh and innovative view on leadership for social workers and managers.

051 Child Protection

Mar 5, 2015 by David Niven

It certainly has been child protection week! With the Prime Minister announcing his ideas for professionals in child protection to be charged with ‘wilful neglect’

048 Jane Devine Social Work Sc...

Jan 11, 2015 by David Niven

She talks of initiatives, political support, policy priorities and hopes for the future in a wide ranging interview.

047 BASPCAN Congress

Dec 5, 2014 by David Niven

An excellent interview with Julie Taylor who Chairs the Congress Committee for the BASPCAN Congress 2015 at the University of...

045 Tessa Munt MP

Nov 17, 2014 by David Niven

A strong supporter of social work and a survivor of abuse, she talks of her commitment to protecting the vulnerable and disadvantaged in our communities.