Julia Ross

Second day @iowlf.bsky.social

We are at @plaidcymru.bsky.social Autumn Conference today in Swansea - pop over and say hello!

📢 BASW is giving public evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry on Monday 📢

We are the only social work organisation involved in this Inquiry, enabling us to ensure that social work is being fairly represented, heard and understood in its investigations.

So looking forward to hearing @basw-uk.bsky.social at Mondays UK Covid Inquiry. There’ll be lots to hear, lots to learn for #children & families

US regulators launch investigation into self-driving Teslas after series of crashes NHTSA reported Teslas driving through red traffic lights and driving against direction of travel during a lane change

why are #tesla cars crashing? Read all about #notcars in my dystopian novel #TheLaughingRobot

One final final swim this late summer irresistible

Over the moon to win 3rd prize for fiction writers on island for #TheLaughingRobot

#iwlitfest #isleofwightliteraryfestival #booklovers #readersofinstagram #authortalks #literaryfestival #festivalvibes #cultureisleofwight #bookcommunity | Isle of Wight Literary Festival 🎥✨ A Little Flavour of What’s to Come… The countdown is on! 🕰️ Get ready for another unforgettable Isle of Wight Literary Festival — where stories leap off the page, ideas spark, and inspiration fil...

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Antisemitism is an evil that we must all condemn and stand robustly against. There is no room for hate and prejudice in our society.

Today’s attack on a Synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, is deeply disturbing and horrifying.

Our thoughts and condolences are with the victims, their families, and the wider Jewish community at this distressing time.

#writeonwight #isleofwightwriters #localauthors #booklovers #iwlitfest | Isle of Wight Literary Festival 📚 WRITE ON WIGHT – Celebrating Local Voices ✨ Following its debut in 2024, WRITE ON WIGHT returns bigger and brighter for this year’s Festival! 🌟 In partnership with Medina Bookshop & Naked Figlea...

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#TheLaughingRobot

Interesting start @covid-19 inquiry. Do therapeutic interventions for children need to take account of #socialwork skills & role working in partnership with #schools #teachers @basw-uk.bsky.social @baswcymru.bsky.social

No 10 plan to avert Labour welfare rebellion in chaos amid division over scale of concessions MPs including select committee chairs express doubts that concessions agreed last week go far enough

🚨 We've joined with 85 disability and human rights campaign groups in opposing the disastrous Welfare Bill.

There is too much at stake for disabled people for this Bill to be rushed through without meaningful challenge or scrutiny.

MPs must reject it today.

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Co-production is essential. The government says so itself. Why have people not been engaged?

Disabled people and their unpaid carers in Wales stand to lose the most from these utterly bizarre proposals by the UK Government.

We call on all MPs in Wales to vote against these cuts today.

#ShowUsYouCare

So happy to be part of this rich experience. Thankyou to all members, colleagues and contributors

🌟 Thank you to all our delegates, speakers, exhibitors and staff for making BASW UK Conference 2025 a memorable, passionate and positive celebration of our profession.

It's always special when our social work community comes together. Until next time!

#BASWConf25

Huge thanks to @basw-uk.bsky.social for having us along to share our workshop on 'Community Orientated Practice Makes a Difference'. We appreciated having one of our parents come along to contribute to our presentation! Lived experience is so powerful ❤️

🤩 WOW! 🤩

An inspiring couple of days in Manchester for BASW UK Conference 2025 full of rich discussions, learning and fellowship.

We're enjoying seeing all your photos and hearing about your conference highlights and experiences. Let's keep the conversation going!

#BASWConf25

Reform councillors aged 19 and 22 in charge of children’s and adult services at local authority Social workers raise questions over clash of values and lack of experience of new lead members at Leicestershire County Council

Social workers raise concerns over Reform lead members for children's and adult services at Leicestershire County Council #Reform #Burka #LeicsLatest
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✨ Eid Mubarak to all who are celebrating #EidAlAdha

Everyone at BASW wishes you a peaceful and joyful celebration.

Eid Mubarak!
May we all be inspired by the values of empathy, generosity, and compassion celebrated during #EidAlAdha. Team BASW Cymru

Eid Mubarak!
Bydded inni i gyd gael ein hysbrydoli gan werthoedd empathi, haelioni a thrugaredd a ddathlwyd yn ystod #EidAlAdha. Tîm BASW Cymru
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Congratulations to all our new colleagues, welcome to BASWUK Council

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Social Work Guidance and resources for social workers in relation to use of AI.

Ai must read for all #socialwork enthusiasts and doubters

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Maybe a bit cheeky but you could also read #TheLaughingRobot

📢 We're delighted to announce that Janet Daby MP, Minister for Children and Families, will be our headline speaker at BASW UK Conference!

Join us in Manchester on 10-11 June and sign up this week to take advantage of our discount rate!

Find out more 🔗 new.basw.co.uk/about-basw/s...

🚨 BASW England strongly opposes the rollout of PAVA spray in youth custody settings.

We've written to @shabanamahmood.bsky.social calling on the government to halt implementation and prioritise trauma-informed and rights-based approaches.

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Real & enduring message to us all from Pete Jackson @adass.bsky.social @basw

Glad to see more progress on the #AssistedDying bill which will improve #socialwork contribution thanks to @danny__Kruger @Kimleadbeater

Former Isle of Wight MP becomes parish councillor He served as MP for the Island between 2017 and 2024.

Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, start all over again …

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