Mental Health Archives - Thoughts On The Social World

095 Sight Loss and beyond.

Jul 20, 2020 by David Niven

This time, I’m pleased to feature Tiggi Trethowan who now has developed almost total sight loss. Her story and thoughts on the traumatic impact is inspirational and she is a welcome addition to the podcasting community.

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.

076 Bradford VCS Dave Benn

Apr 9, 2017 by David Niven

Dave is a Barnardo’s Children’s Service Manager in Bradford and is Young Lives Bradford VCS representative on Bradford Safeguarding Children Board.

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)

070 The Bradford LSCB Intervie...

Nov 2, 2016 by David Niven

This is the first in a series of podcasts looking at the Bradford Safeguarding Children Board which I have the privilage to Chair....

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...

066 Ruth ALLEN Chief Executive...

Jun 7, 2016 by David Niven

Dr Ruth Allen joined the British Association of Social Workers as Chief Executive on 11th April 2016. She was previously Director of...

062 DONALD FINDLATER– Lu...

Oct 14, 2015 by David Niven

Lucy Faithfull Foundation believes that child sexual abuse is preventable and that we can have a society where children are free from...

059 Papyrus– Youth Suici...

Jun 25, 2015 by David Niven

I talked to Alice Newton , the suicide prevention training co-ordinator for Papyrus, a national charity dedicated to supporting young...

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.

053 BASPCAN Congress interview...

Apr 21, 2015 by David Niven

John Devaney MBE, Director of Social Work Education at Queens University , Belfast who Chaired the Congress gives his thoughts on the success of the event. Then, to follow, Sue Berelowitz, the Deputy Children’s Commissioner for England, talks about new initiatives and improved chances to hear the voice of the child.

BASPCAN Congress

Apr 13, 2015 by David Niven

BASPCAN (British Association for the Study and Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect) Congress opens with emotional reminder of the...

052 Child Trafficking & M...

Apr 10, 2015 by David Niven

Bharti’s passion to challenge the root causes of child exploitation and abuse underpins her leadership role with ECPAT UK, where she has overseen important changes to law and policy in the area of child protection and trafficking prevention.

050 A Story of Historic Abuse

Feb 11, 2015 by David Niven

With the announcement of the new Chair of the Historic Abuse Inquiry this is a story that should be referred to that inquiry as I...

049 Young adults & learni...

Jan 27, 2015 by David Niven

This episode has a conversation about a non profit company working with young adults with a learning disability and a bit from me...

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.