by David Niven | Mar 11, 2014 | Children, Children & Social Care, Social Work
No matter how much thought, compassion and people hours that are put into working with young people in care, it’s still regarded by the general public as a rather grey area. Some of the public just think that these young people are victims exclusively. So...
by David Niven | Mar 7, 2014 | Child Abuse, Children, Children & Social Care, Podcasts, Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence, Social Work
Faye Dicker of Freelance Bristol Mum and I discuss some of the headlines that have made the papers this week. Included are the risks and effects of older fathers, pushy parenting, drinking alcohol during pregnancy and obesity on the lives of children. These topics...
by David Niven | Dec 2, 2013 | Children & Social Care, Media, Mental Health, Social Work
Media portrayal of social work I’ve given media interviews today on both the radio and Sky News about an Italian woman who had her baby removed by caesarean section whilst detained under the Mental Health Act, authorized by the Court of Protection. The back...
by David Niven | Nov 11, 2013 | Social Work, Training
Social Work Stress and Anxiety Social work stress and anxiety is being exacerbated as work forces are diminishing and work loads are increasing. Social work practice is suffering especially in the more acute front-line services, it seems to be taking it’s toll....
by David Niven | Nov 8, 2013 | Media, Social Work, Training
The need for media training in social work Due to my experiences I know the need for media training in social work and the ‘social world’. I’ve been interviewed for the media on a variety of subjects. The most dominant have included child abuse in...
