Mental Health Social Work Lead. Office of Chief Social Worker, DHSC. Any views expressed are my own.
London, Leeds
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I am really proud to announce that I have taken up the position of Mental Health Social Work Lead, Office of Chief Social Worker, DHSC. I will no longer be communicating via X, but you are welcome to connect with me on LinkedIn. Thank you. linkedin.com/posts/robert-le…
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The NIHR Doctoral Local Authority Fellowship Scheme is now inviting applications! This is your chance to pursue a fully funded PhD while continuing your work in a local authority setting. Open to staff and charities working with Local Authorities.
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🌍Supporting a diverse workforce 🌍 We are committed to supporting employers in building inclusive and equitable workplace cultures, and developing diverse and compassionate leaders.
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💭 Blog: A positive future
Graham Woodham, former Head of Regulated Professional Workforce at Skills for Care, reflects on his work at Skills for Care and his hopes for the future.
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Much discussion about benefits of outreach teams in mental health.
And promises to “learn the lessons” from the Nottingham tragedy - a phrase that infuriates families.
But the real question is why we unlearned past lessons & what this tells us about future safety. 🧵
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The finalists are:
Dr Matt Simpson - @wiltscouncil & @bournemouthuni
Kenton Fairweather - @SunderlandUK
Stewart Telford - @DevonCC
Richard Nunn - @WarringtonBC
Andrew Jamieson - @stocktoncouncil
Lorna Cornett - @BrightonHoveCC
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We have 47 areas stepping forward currently which is just excellent #amhp @AmhpLeadsNet @asifamhp @MaskedAMHP @444blackcat @AMHPnotAMPH @SteveC_SC and yes we will be coming out to ask the people on the receiving end of AMHP’s, watch this space @DCCiSocials
We've started a project to explore the benefits & feasibility of a voluntary national approved mental health professional minimum data set.
We're working with AMHP Leads Network, Chief Social Worker for Adults, @1adass @NHSEngland and others.
For more email [email protected]
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280+ (mostly) AMHPs in a virtual room @AmhpLeadsNet ✔️ @AMHPnotAMPH
S.13 & how we might use it to challenge the system…
“Ordering an AMHP is not like ordering a pizza” @asifAMHP
Today sees the release of our paper aimed at promoting and developing AMHP practices around section 13, MHA. A massive thank you from John and myself to so many who have contributed to its development.
In memory of Dr Matt Simpson.
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Today sees the release of our paper aimed at promoting and developing AMHP practices around section 13, MHA. A massive thank you from John and myself to so many who have contributed to its development.
In memory of Dr Matt Simpson.
padlet.com/AMHP_Leads_Networ…
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We are delighted to invite you to a one day conference (in-person and online) on Tues 6 August 2024 shedding light on the lived experience of people growing up care. Organised from start to finish by our student, Dawn Harker.
Book your tickets here:
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John Mitchell making sense in the @AmhpLeadsNet & I am looking forward to reading this #AMHPday24
Huge amount of work and collaboration has gone into this upcoming discussion paper on section 13 and AMHP practice.
Free registration to join the launch.
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To all AMHPs and their friends, free registration for our AMHP Day 2024 celebration
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Professional ghouls infiltrating online discussions between folks with severe mental illness & lifting their posts to analyse
It's so creepy & unethical, with no attempt to obtain consent from the writers to participate in the research
It's like eavesdropping in a cafe
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We are looking for a Registered #Nurse (Mental Health) to join us at The Cedars in #Exeter for the position of Ward Manager. The role will provide operational leadership for Coombehaven Ward. Find out more: orlo.uk/kjBqL #NHScareers #NHSjobs #NursingJobs
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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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New briefing from @samhsagov on expanding #peersupport and the peer #workforce in #memtalhealth
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