极速赛车168最新开奖号码 Comments on: BASW chief Ruth Allen on the state of mental health social work

极速赛车168最新开奖号码 By: Sally

Sally — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 12:39:40 +0000

As a former member of BASW I know that the influence and leadership it claims for itself is often not matched by the evidence. That said it’s a bit harsh criticising Ruth Allen for doing what others in similar positions do. Self promotion to establish ‘expertise’ and over inflated claims of strategic achievements for the organisation they represent is part of the job. Yes we learnt little about the development and current trajectory of mental health social work. Personally I would not be expecting anything concrete to come from someone who is not part of mental health services and who by definition of their job title has impressions not often matched by practitioner and service realities. We lack the leadership we need and should have but Ruth Allen isn’t alone in not providing it. As a discussion forum BASW is very good but practically it’s not as influential or innovative as it likes to promote itself. Enjoy it for that if you are a member and ignore the hype if you are not. That said again I think the comments here are a tad harsh.

极速赛车168最新开奖号码 By: Stacey

Stacey — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 09:19:04 +0000

More superficial claptrap…

极速赛车168最新开奖号码 By: Patrick

Patrick — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 08:29:54 +0000

The headline here is misleading. The article is more about “here is my CV, this is what my career is and by the way I have a product to flog in BASW so I’ll tell you how I’ve improved it to get you to join” than a reflection on the state of mental health social work. There are many brilliant mental health social workers, AMHPs, team managers and even a few strategic leads who can inform us about realities from the practitioner and service level. Unlike Ms Allen they don’t have a miniscule and largely ineffectual association to promote, just informed views about the state of mental health services and their respective experiences within. On the academic front Shula Ramon would’ve given us a comprehensive history of how mental health social work and services have developed. I have a lot of respect for how CC informs and promotes social work but this was a missed fire.

极速赛车168最新开奖号码 By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 18:17:06 +0000

In reply to Violet. Not everyone that reads and comments on here is a social worker. I’ve seen care workers and general public comment

极速赛车168最新开奖号码 By: Violet

Violet — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 15:07:15 +0000

In reply to Ashley. Anti-racism just like all the "I stand with" conscience salving noise that periodically escapes from the BASW echo-chamber is just performative one leg hopping. No substance, no conviction, no real commitment but gets the required applause and affirmation from the people who really matter, namely mates. Unsurprising really given that apparently Reform UK is the second choice of voting intentions for 12% of social workers.

极速赛车168最新开奖号码 By: Hamish

Hamish — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 09:29:41 +0000

It would’ve been nice to hear a bit more about how this self claimed professional social work voice had, has and is engaged just as enthusiastically with the public as it seems so proud to proclaim it does with other professionals and less impactful with politicians. I suppose if professionalism is the organisations core users of social work services and the public just need to form an orderly que and wait their turn. As a past BASW member I barely recognise the supportive and proactive claims portrayed.

极速赛车168最新开奖号码 By: Jay

Jay — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 22:02:58 +0000

Maybe one day BASW will no longer be an echo chamber that only communicates with its minuscule membership and will actually interface with the majority of social workers (who are not members)… Just an idea.

极速赛车168最新开奖号码 By: Penny L

Penny L — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:56:18 +0000

Sorry to be negative, but I’m not convinced. It’s time for BASW to join us in the 21st century and that means major changes in its leadership and functions. No more being SWE’s mistreated lapdog and colluding with exploitative employers. It’s time to be bold and demand more resources and respect for social work from government.

极速赛车168最新开奖号码 By: Jasper

Jasper — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:45:26 +0000

The art of saying a lot – but nothing of any real meaning or substance – personified.

极速赛车168最新开奖号码 By: Ashley

Ashley — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 19:55:01 +0000

Interesting – no mention of BASW’s work on anti-racism. Is that all in the past now…?