Kerri Prince (BASW)

Currently on maternity leave. Public and Political Affairs Lead for the British Association of Social Workers. Email: [email protected]

[Kerri Prince (BASW) @KerriBASW]

It's my 'Twitter' anniversary and I'm going to celebrate it by deleting this account. I can't support this platform considering the behaviour of the person who owns it. I'll be over where "the sky is blue" if you want to stay in touch!

#MyXAnniversary

[Kerri Prince (BASW) @KerriBASW]

@JoshMacAlister Looking forward to working with you, Josh.

[Kerri Prince (BASW) @KerriBASW]

I finish my maternity leave this Friday and start back with @BASW_UK full time from Monday 15th.

Today I'm on a 'keeping in touch' day. Has much happened the last 9 months? 😅

[Kerri Prince (BASW) @KerriBASW]

Thanks for being such a good friend to @BASW_UK and for all the work you've done on children's social care.

[Kerri Prince (BASW) @KerriBASW]

@JoshMacAlister Congratulations!

[BASW @BASW_UK]

This week, @kimleadbeater announced changes to her assisted dying bill to involve expert panels, which will include social workers, in the process.

BASW Head of Policy, Luke Geoghegan spoke to @bbc5live providing our reaction to this development.

🔗 https://t.co/KhIdj7zzjG

[Kerri Prince (BASW) @KerriBASW]

dipping in from maternity leave to say that this is a good step - BASW have been saying since the Bill was announced that social workers are experts in coercion and safeguarding and should be involved - two aspects that must not be overlooked.

[Jessica Elgot @jessicaelgot]

EXCLUSIVE

Kim Leadbeater will scrap the sign-off from a High Court judge for assisted dying.

She will table amendment to replace it with expert panel - senior lawyer, psychiatrist and social worker.

Judge-led commission will oversee panels.

Full story in tomorrow’s Guardian

[Kerri Prince (BASW) @KerriBASW]

Today I put my out of office until Autumn 2025 🎉

I'm going on maternity leave and will spend my time trying to keep a little baby human safe, happy and healthy.

I enjoy working for @BASW_UK and looking forward to championing social work again upon my return!

[Kerri Prince (BASW) @KerriBASW]

All MPs will receive a very detailed briefing from @BASW_UK ahead of the debate on the 29th about the role of social workers in safeguarding and also mental capacity.

We'll also be encouraging our members to write to their MPs about this - watch this space!

[Kerri Prince (BASW) @KerriBASW]

Hi @kimleadbeater! 👋 Social workers are THE safeguarding profession and we'd be delighted to meet with you to follow up on the letter we sent to you a few weeks ago about your Bill to discuss safeguards around assisted dying.

@BASW_UK

[The House magazine @TheHouseMag]

My assisted dying bill will have the strictest safeguards in the world
✍️ Kim Leadbeater
https://t.co/o208l3xemT

[BASW @BASW_UK]

While today's #UKBudget included some positive steps, it's clear that the government still has some way to go to fix the challenges our country faces.

That means bolder measures on poverty, social care, working conditions & public services.

Read more 🔗 https://t.co/1sSIN05AMn

[BASW @BASW_UK]

⏰ The countdown to BASW England Conference is on!

From exploring AI in social work to assessing Labour's first 100 days in government, our online sessions will be packed with lively debate & discussion.

Have you got your ticket yet?

Find out more 🔗 https://t.co/HWtc216FEP

[BASW @BASW_UK]

Our consultation will remain open until 23:59 on Friday, 25 October. Any data you provide will not be shared beyond BASW staff who are working on this briefing.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

[BASW @BASW_UK]

With legislation being introduced at Westminster & Holyrood on assisted dying, BASW is consulting with social workers & experts by experience on the proposals.

Your responses will inform our evidence on how a change in the law may impact social work. ⬇️

https://t.co/nAX98EuOGh

[BBC Merseyside @bbcmerseyside]

Among those welcoming @Keir_Starmer announcement that a #HillsboroughLaw will be introduced in Parliament by next year’s 36th anniversary is the @BASW_UK You can hear why it’s close to the heart of national director Maris Statulis (left) on Breakfast with @kevduala

[Kerri Prince (BASW) @KerriBASW]

My last event of #Lab24 and it is safe to say that I’ve seen more of @JoshMacAlister this conference than I’ve seen of anyone else!

[NHS Ability @NHSAbility]

The Learning Disability & Autism Advisory group is looking for new members who are experts by experience. We want people with different experiences & backgrounds. Join us to help make the NHS work better for people with a learning disability and autism https://t.co/VTUyHXoreF

[Kerri Prince (BASW) @KerriBASW]

Next up: ‘Building the Foundations: The Future of Family Support and Early Help’ with @helenhayes_ @FoundationsWW @annelongfield #Lab24

[Kerri Prince (BASW) @KerriBASW]

Now listening to @FloEshalomi talk on a panel on ‘Out of Hospital and Out of Crisis: Supporting Young People’s Mental Health in the Community’ hosted by @lookaheadtweets

[Kerri Prince (BASW) @KerriBASW]

Final full day at #Lab24 starting with a panel event ‘Ending a National Scandal: Building the Right Support for Autistic People and People with a Learning Disability’ with @stephenctimms and @ThurrockJen