by David Niven | May 11, 2022 | abuse, adult safeguarding, education, Latest Episode, Learning disability, Mental Health, Podcasts, safeguarding, Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence, Social Work, substance abuse, victim
“Difficult, mothering challenging adult children through Conflict and Change”. is a new publication by Judith Smith just released by Roman and Littlefield. Judith R. Smith, PhD, LCSW, is a senior clinical social worker, therapist, researcher, and professor...
by David Niven | Sep 10, 2021 | charity, Child Abuse, Children, Children & Social Care, disability, discrimination, education, Latest Episode, Learning disability, Podcasts, safeguarding, Social Work, Training
Sarah Goff, Development Manager – Safeguarding Young People Sarah is ACT Disabled Young People Manager, she has over twenty years’ experience in the fields of child protection and social care. She is an expert in the field of safeguarding disabled children and her...
by David Niven | Nov 16, 2020 | adult care, Children, Children & Social Care, depression, disability, education, environment, health, Latest Episode, Learning disability, Mental Health, Podcasts, safeguarding, schools, Social Work, social work education, Uncategorized
This programme highlights a much needed service in mental health awareness raising. It’s like a training programme for ‘social lifeguards’—training people to identify, support and refer on, if needed , those struggling with all types of mental...
by David Niven | Oct 21, 2020 | adult care, charity, Children, covid19, depression, disability, discrimination, education, environment, health, Latest Episode, Learning disability, Mental Health, Podcasts, Social Work, Training Courses
I talk to George Livingstone who acts as the development manager for this important charity. It’s one of dozens around the UK that are striving to help balance inequality and create opportunity for those disadvantaged through no fault of their own.Also...
by David Niven | Sep 22, 2020 | Child Abuse, Children, Children & Social Care, covid19, crime, education, government, health, Latest Episode, Learning disability, Media, Mental Health, neglect, Podcasts, safeguarding, schools, Social Work
The new Bradford Partnership Board replaces the Safeguarding Children Board. It is made up of agencies including the Council, Police, Health services in addition to schools and voluntary services that work together to keep children in the district safe. We talk about...
by David Niven | Dec 13, 2016 | abuse, adult care, crime, depression, government, health, law, Learning disability, Mental Health, neglect, Podcasts, policy, Research, safeguarding, Social Work, Training, Uncategorized
Jonathan Phillips is a qualified social worker. For many years he worked in social services in a number of frontline, training and management roles. He then moved to the voluntary sector as a Director with National Deaf Children’s Society. An interest in Deaf...
