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 | Oct 1, 2020 | Child Abuse, Children, Children & Social Care, depression, education, health, Latest Episode, Media, Mental Health, Podcasts, schools, Social Work, social work education, victim
Suicide, self harm and depression haunt young people across the world, taking thousands of lives all over the globe. Combined with the threats from drug and alcohol abuse, bullying, in all forms, and child pornography the risk to students are manifest. Based in Los...
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 | Aug 25, 2020 | adult care, Child Abuse, Children, Children & Social Care, covid19, education, government, International, law, Media, Mental Health, Newly qualified social workers, Podcasts, Research, safeguarding, Social Work, social work education, Training, Uncategorized
In the 50th year of the British Association of Social Workers ( BASW ) it is fitting that my 100th podcast is with the National Chair, Gerry Nosowska. The Heritage Year sees challenges both national and international but finds the Association in a strong position,...
by David Niven | Jul 20, 2020 | environment, health, Media, Mental Health, Podcasts, Social Work, social work education, Uncategorized, visual impairment
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. There are 350,000 people in the UK with...
