by David Niven | Sep 13, 2015 | abuse, Child Abuse, Children, Children & Social Care, crime, government, International, Media, Podcasts, Research, Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence, Social Work, traffiking, Training, Uncategorized, victim
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 before we get back into the regular pattern of Podcasts. The worldwide refugee crisis—-More thoughts on abuse by priests—A...
by David Niven | Aug 27, 2015 | adult care, Children & Social Care, government, law, Newly qualified social workers, policy, Research, service user, Social Work, social work education, Training
Guest blog from Maggie Mellon, Vice Chair of The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) Stand up for social work by joining BASW Community Care has reported less than a tenth of the profession are involved in the debate following the College of Social Work’s...
by David Niven | Aug 15, 2015 | abuse, adult care, Bristol, Child Abuse, Children, Children & Social Care, health, Social Work, Training, victim
I invited the Chair of this charity, Steve Livings, to describe the vital work it does. I have also been a Trustee of the Green House for several years. The Green House (Bristol) formerly the Avon Sexual Abuse Centre has been in existence for over 30 years initially...
by David Niven | Jul 7, 2015 | Children, Children & Social Care, government, health, International, law, Podcasts, Research, service user, social work education, Training
Interview with Dr Simon Lenton MB, ChB, DRCOG, MRCP, MPH/DLSHTM, FRCPCH, MFPH He completed his medical training in Aberdeen in 1977 and was appointed as a Consultant Paediatrician in Community Child Health (CPCCH) in Bath in 1987 after training in New Zealand,...
by David Niven | Jun 25, 2015 | Children, Children & Social Care, depression, government, law, Media, Mental Health, Podcasts, policy, Research, Social Work, social work education, Training, Training Courses
I talked to Alice Newton , the suicide prevention training co-ordinator for Papyrus, a national charity dedicated to supporting young people contemplating suicide and raising awareness about the level of need. They provide confidential help and advice to young people...
by David Niven | Jun 18, 2015 | abuse, Child Abuse, Children, Children & Social Care, law, neglect, Newly qualified social workers, Podcasts, service user, Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence, Social Work, social work education, Training, Uncategorized
This is another podcast from the highly successful BASPCAN Congress held at Edinburgh University. Professor Harry Ferguson on social work practice in families , how social workers engage with children and what the landscape of the profession is like today. Harry...