by David Niven | Oct 27, 2016 | adult care, Children & Social Care, government, health, law, Mental Health, policy, Research, Social Work, Training, Uncategorized
Sonya Chowdhury took over as Chief Executive of Action for M.E., the UK’s leading charity for people affected by Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.), in September 2012. Following Sonya’s appointment, Action for M.E. carried out a full root and branch review of its...
by David Niven | Jul 25, 2016 | abuse, Child Abuse, Children, Children & Social Care, crime, government, health, International, Media, neglect, Podcasts, policy, Research, Social Work, Training, victim
Justin Humphreys is the Executive Director of Safeguarding of CCPAS. This Charity , formed in 1977, has over 8000 subscribing organisations, churches and other bodies that look to it for training, consultancy , DBS checking and general support. It operates all through...
by David Niven | Jul 13, 2016 | Children & Social Care, health, Podcasts, policy, Social Work, social work education, Training, Training Courses
I felt that it was important to look at the private sector and Sanctuary provides staff across health and social care. James is one of the most influential figures in this sector and the interdependence that exists with employers seems likely to continue...
by David Niven | Jan 29, 2016 | abuse, Child Abuse, Children, Children & Social Care, Conference, crime, government, health, law, Media, Podcasts, policy, Research, victim
Alan Wood has been asked by the Secretary of State, Nicky Morgan MP and the Minister, Edward Timpson MP to lead a fundamental review of the role and functions of Local Safeguarding Children Boards (LCSBs). This will include the child death review process and...
by David Niven | Jan 20, 2016 | Child Abuse, Children, Children & Social Care, crime, government, law, Podcasts, policy, social work education, Training
The Government announced just before Christmas a review of Local Safeguarding Children Boards so I invited David Jones , National Chair of the Association of Independent LSCB Chairs, to be my guest. David is a registered social worker, qualifying in 1974. He...
by David Niven | Oct 14, 2015 | abuse, Child Abuse, Children, Children & Social Care, crime, International, law, Media, Mental Health, Podcasts, policy, Research, Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence, Social Work, Training, victim
Lucy Faithfull Foundation believes that child sexual abuse is preventable and that we can have a society where children are free from sexual abuse and exploitation. Their purpose is to safeguard children and young people from sexual abuse by preventing it and...
