WM ADASS shared vision is for a sustainable health & care system, that supports thriving local economies & communities; promoting independence & social justice
West Midlands, England
Joined March 2018
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It can be tough working in #socialcare but taking agency helps as we’ve found in our Future Thinking initiative supported by the @Strategy_Unit and regional partners.
Find out more: wm-adass.org.uk/future-think…
Blaming parents who seek support for their #autistic children is widespread. Download a copy of our new research report 'Blamed instead of helped' from wm-adass.org.uk/improvement/…
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Watch the film from @gracecurrie11 Arts Council funded project about using creative methods to help social workers understand more about ABI @wmadass
vimeo.com/999544981?share=co…
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Peter Sailsbury @Strategy_Unit opens #HACA2024 with parallels between Thomas Telford and analysts - sharing curiosity and energy in the heartland of Innvoation
ALT Peter Spilsbury stands at the podium
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If you're a social care researcher with an interest in better links with practice or a social care practitioner / manager interested in better links with research, then this role could be for you! jobs.ac.uk/job/DIQ385/embedd… @wmadass @ARC_WM @ImpAdultCare @NIHRSSCR
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So #occupationaltherapists (OTs) take 35-45% of all #localgov adult #socialcare referrals. For more surprising data see 'Unlocking the Potential: optimising OT as a high-impact resource' our new, #NHS -funded report with our East Mids @1adass colleagues
For @SCIE_socialcare #CoProWeek we've added lots of content to our website (link below) including a blog from @keymn1 about her #livedexperience and an account of @SadnwellCoiuncil's co-pro journey from Sue Eagle. See also our page on @LinkedIn
Our LinkedIn page is here linkedin.com/company/adass-w…
Whoops! I mis-wrote @SandwellCouncil above (apologies) and apparently have to pay to edit posts these days!
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Good to see #LabourManifesto includes a National Care Service & emphasis on care at home. But care workers will want firmer plans on pay improvements & we'd like more info on support for unpaid carers. Here are our asks: adass.org.uk/adass-general-e…
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#socialcare garnered just 36 seconds in the #itvdebate and yet is a hugely important issue affecting millions. That’s why we’re launching a set of asks that we want all parties to consider during the General Election campaign, and once in government, more info here 👇
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SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT 🌟
@wmadass will be sponsoring the new Practitioner-Led Research Award this year!
Read more here: socialworkawards.com/sponsor…
#SWA24
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Great opportunities for social care People to make a difference ! Have a look at these roles @AdultPSWNetwork @wmadass @1adass @ADCStweets @BASW_UK @LGAcomms please share
Are you a #SocialCare professional, researcher, or commissioner? Join one of our NIHR committees and help shape the future of health and social care.
Find out more about the roles available and what being part of a committee involves ⬇️ nihr.ac.uk/committees/profes…
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Great news and a further boost to building a research culture in adult social in the west midlands and beyond . Congratulations Graeme from all @wmadass and @1adass – at Lawley, England
Graeme Betts CBE, Director of Adult Social Services at Birmingham City Council (@BhamCityCouncil) has been appointed Honorary Professor of Social Care.
Read more here 👉birmingham.ac.uk/news/2024/g…
ALT Headshot of Graeme Betts.
Wise and powerful words from
@keymn1 from @NVTweeting speaking from experience at launch of #DassGuide at #ncasc23
Thanks @RichardnotatKF for a great story at launch of DASS Handbook today. What ever happened to Richard Nixon?
Special to launch the #DASSGuide with such a great panel at NCASC2023.
You can read the story so far at wm-adass.org.uk/dassguide @1adass
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#NCASC23 #LeadershipMatters Delighted to be here for Directors Handbook on leadership @1adass @wmadass @BASW_UK
Another contribution to our growing number of research and evaluation reports looking at #peerchallenge #sectorledimprovement and #socialworkpractice with @SocialWorkUoB @NIHRARCs @CRN_WMid @BASW_UK @anerrington @RobinUoBham @1adass
📢New publication
Our paper examining the role of peer challenges in improving the quality of social work practice is now available at: doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/bcad252
@RobinUoBham @Jasonlowther @wmadass
