Melly71

#childrensocialworker #Teammanager #IROTeam #Childreninourcare #Leavingcare #Hospitalsocialwork #childprotection #practiceeducator all views my own

[Cleveland Police @ClevelandPolice]

If you have a baby please read this important safer sleeping advice from our colleagues @NENC_NHS :

[Melly71 @lemonie71]

Perfectly said

[𝕏 Dogs @_XDogs]

Well, today didn't go as we hoped but it's in the hardest of times we learn the best lessons and feel the most gratitude.
Buffy was scheduled to have her teeth cleaned and removed today but Dr. Mac had a gut feeling she needed to look at some lab work before putting her under anesthesia. She was right; Buffy showed signs of advanced kidney failure so anesthesia was not an option and as a family we decided that the kindest and most loving thing to do would be to let her go before she lost her will to live and stopped eating and drinking.
I wouldn't have dreamed of leaving Robbie out of this decision or not allowing him to be part of the entire process so I immediately went and picked him up from school. On the way there he told me he wanted to be the one to hold her when she went to heaven. And of course, I gave him that honor. On the way home I told him how proud I was of him for understanding the importance of caring for old animals and helping to make sure they never ever suffer.
This is what he said...
(And for those of you who don't know, Robbie was adopted from the foster care system after years of severe abuse and neglect.)
"I know how it feels not to be loved or cared for and I don't want any animal of mine to ever feel that way. It's only sad for us when they go to heaven. It's a happy day for them. Thank you for being proud of me. Are you ok, Mom?"
From the mouths of babes.
(As our story is being shared more and more I feel like I need to add a little more context and also give you a deeper glimpse into the heart of my son. We adopt senior dogs. Robbie LOVES adopting senior dogs. He is sadly aware the longer a child remains in foster care the less likely they are to be adopted. He told me once "if all you guys had wanted was a baby, you would have never gotten me." He relates to our "old people" (that's what we call our senior dogs) in much the same way.
He has also reminded me on several occasions that it doesn't matter how long you have something for how much you love it. I asked him what he meant and he said "well you've only known me for two years but you love me like it's been forever." Yes, my son is the coolest.)
Credit: Maria Henry Gay

[Roman Kemp @romankemp]

This video from @NorwichCityFC is the best bit of Mental Health Awareness I’ve ever seen… watch until the end.

[Melly71 @lemonie71]

Powerful and brave words from these young people. We all have a duty to do better.

[Terry Galloway @TerryGalloway]

My god. Just compiling a montage of speeches by #CEP on the Campaign for Protected Characteristics for BBC Breakfast. I'm strong but I'm actually crying watching this back.

"I was always told, more than once by children at school that I was not loved because I was in care"
Rebecca, Doncaster @KatieLangton1

[Terry Galloway @TerryGalloway]

BREAKING: Lambeth Council becomes first London Brorough to pass Protected Characteristics for Care Experienced People

[Helen Hayes 💙🌹 @helenhayes_]

200 children are missing from hotels used for accommodation by the Home Office.

That's almost 7 classrooms full of children, equivalent to an entire year group in many secondary schools. Missing.

The government's complacency is a disgrace.

My question to the Minister today >>

[Joe Hanley ⏹️ @JoeEHanley]

While we are often told (without evidence) that there's a a negative public perception of social workers, I think we should be far more concerned with the negative perception held by many in policy making circles, often the same people telling us how negative the public are!

[Melly71 @lemonie71]

@mlebacq @JoeEHanley @CareReviewWatch Clearly not!

[Melly71 @lemonie71]

@drslinthorpe Thanks for the reply. Sadly, the phone service is not fit for purpose, twice we were number 1 in the queue and well under the 90 minute cut off. The line went dead and we started again. I have no issues with the staff, they’re all very helpful when you get over the threshold.

[nlcbf @nlcbf]

This additional pressure and stress is impacting the mental health of care experienced young people – who have often already been through significant trauma. This is amplifying the concerns that young care experienced people told us about back in May 2021. #SurvivalIsNotEasy

[nlcbf @nlcbf]

More than 65% of young people leaving care told us the cost of living crisis has had a significant effect on their lives. Many of them reported that they were having to make difficult decisions about whether to buy food, pay their rent, or heat their homes. #SurvivalIsNotEasy

[nlcbf @nlcbf]

In our report, #SurvivalIsNotEasy released today, we have showcased the scale of the challenges that care experienced people are currently facing. It is clear that change is needed which is why, tonight, we are sharing some of the findings... here's a 🧵

[Melly71 @lemonie71]

@JDhelpteam Thank you I have sent a DM

[Melly71 @lemonie71]

@jdhelpteam still waiting for the other half of my parcel that was ordered 16.12.2022 for same day store pick up! No updates and it’s a present? Any ideas?

[Ofsted @Ofstednews]

We have introduced a new judgement to our framework for inspecting local authority children’s services (ILACS) about the experiences and progress of #careleavers

Read more here: https://t.co/wrZVFDd7Mb

@YvetteStanley18

[nlcbf @nlcbf]

Welcome to everyone joining us for the NLCBF Managers Event here in Leeds and online… do share your thoughts using #NLCBFEvents

[Wake Up Wednesday @wake_up_weds]

You know about social media influencers ✌📸 But do you know what influence intensive social media use can have on our mental health? Our #WakeUpWednesday guide has tips for protecting young people from this ever-present #OnlineSafety risk 🛡

Download >> https://t.co/HGUuQtpV1v

[Melly71 @lemonie71]

This! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🥰

[John Lewis & Partners @JohnLewisRetail]

It’s the things we do that mean the most. 🛹
#TheBeginner

[Isabelle Kirkham 💛 @IsabelleKirkham]

I'm hyper-aware that it's Care Experience Week next week. I often find it to be tokenistic and I'm usually unsure how to challenge that.

So I have made this mini guide for care experienced allies on how they can make next week more bearable for CEP.

#NCEW22 #NCLW22 #CEP