BASW Cornwall and Devon

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[Jayne McCubbin @JayneMcCubbinTV]

We had to lift a court order to tell you about Tony Hickmott
A man detained 100 miles away from his family for almost 21 years not because he is a criminal but because he is #autistic
Tomorrow @BBCBreakfast
The former care workers who have come forward to give Tony a voice

[Rebekah Pierre @RebekahPierre92]

Students! Sign up now for next week's event 'Supervision from an Anti-Racist Perspective, Mandela Model', featuring @ProsperaTedam & @schoolofshabs.

We'll also share how to join an international network of students via #SWvirtualpals. Don't miss out!

https://t.co/JXAIFyHKHb

[fran leddra @franlc]

It has been a delight working with @dez_holmes and @NatWorGroup @BASW_UK @LGAcomms @1adass on this important briefing. A long time coming for me and a privilege to have been in a position to lead this. A must read for adult social workers.@Mwharvey https://t.co/ppcayRcx6e

[BASW Cornwall and Devon @BASWSouthWest]

Human Rights aren't optional. 10 years is too long. Not enough change has happened.

[Rightful Lives @RightfulLives]

Our #winterbourne10 vigil video.

Please join us tomorrow.

Light a candle to reflect.
Maybe take a photo and share with us on here, using the hashtag #winterbourne10

Click here to watch: https://t.co/GG8YpILUQ6

[Stephen Bailey @stephencomedy]

I went to get my vaccine today and the nurses referred to themselves as the Pfizer Chiefs - and THAT is why I support the NHS

[BASW Cornwall and Devon @BASWSouthWest]

@BASW_UK Great to see this Liz. An unpaid carer mentioned this interview to me today. She sounded hopeful of a bright future for social care

[BASW @BASW_UK]

Today, BASW England's Liz Howard spoke to BBC News about social work’s crucial role in the future of adult social care.

Watch the full interview here ⬇️
https://t.co/lZOUvBiYJc

[Kernow Q @KernowQ]

Perhaps the ppl of Batley & Spen would like to know that Cornwall voted to give up EU funding for Johnson Gove promises.
They now get £1 for every £8,333 they got from the EU.
Perhaps a few retweets might get the message up there?

[Stephen Unwin @RoseUnwin]

The way our society has treated learning-disabled people over the centuries is one of the darkest stains on our history. It’s almost completely forgotten but, shamefully, still going strong. A change has to come.

[Rebekah Pierre @RebekahPierre92]

Disabled children face greater risk of abuse across all settings, yet the training social workers receive to safeguard them can be inconsistent. If you have 5 mins, please complete this survey by BASW and the NWGSDC to help identify gaps & improve practice. @BASW_UK @BASWstudents

[Coronavirus and Learning Disability Study @CoronavirusLD]

We asked family carers/paid supporters about visitor restrictions. Over 85% of people with learning disabilities had some form of visitor restrictions where they lived. At least 1/5th of people had not been allowed any visits from family and friends since lockdown began.

[BASW @BASW_UK]

Homes not Hospitals campaign was created in response to issues with the current system that sees too many autistic people and people with learning disabilities detained in hospital Assessment and Treatment Units (ATUs).

Book your place on the webinar 👇
https://t.co/eLJFz4kbvO

[BASW Cornwall and Devon @BASWSouthWest]

This has been a tough week for some of us in the branch. We thought it would worth saying a big thank you to all Social Work Managers who go above and beyond to support their team. A good team manager makes a world of difference 👏