BASW Group for neurodivergent social workers- peer support, sharing experience, advice, information and embracing differences. DM with any training requests.
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Exciting news!!! Check out our website to see how we can help!
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Such a great event, thanks for having us!!
Fab day @OfficialGMSWA Practice Educator Conference. Great energy in the room, discussions & pledges🙌🏻 Thank you to everyone involved for making it happen🤩 @Lyndymcd @suzipayton @ND_SWgroup @LauraParkerSW @annamairjenkins @socialworkemma @Lisacassidybol1 @SalfordASC #GMPE24Con
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'Why we need to celebrate - not stigmatise - neurodiversity in social work' - Community Care communitycare.co.uk/2024/05/…
Really looking forward to this!
@GMSWAOfficial Confirmed Practice Educator Conference 12th June - Focus "Neurodiversity" Key notes speakers include @suzipayton and colleagues from @ND_SWgroup. Cant wait for this event, all GM Practice Educators contact your workforce leads to book a place. @Lyndymcd @GmpswA 🙌
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Thank you everyone for your enthusiastic response to the #NeurodiversityPledge! Take the pledge and the @ND_SWgroup will support your organisation to make sustainable changes for a #Neuroinclusive workplace.
Learn more about the pledge here: youtu.be/mfzWLSAl1CE?si=RHPF…
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Brilliant to see the @SWU_UK celebrating #Neurodiversity in the workplace by backing the @ND_SWgroup's Neurodiversity Pledge.
Individuals and businesses can find out more about the pledge in their places of work by following the below👇
swu-union.org.uk/swu-campaig…
The #NeurodiversityPledge was created by @ND_SWgroup with the backing of SWU.
Let's celebrate the contributions neurodivergent social workers bring to their roles and commit to act towards a neuro-inclusive workplace.
Learn more here ⬇️
swu-union.org.uk/swu-campaig…
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Alongside the employer neurodiversity pledge that was launched yesterday, @ND_SWgroup has created video resources on different neurotypes.
In this video social work student @DavetheCareBear discusses the ADHD neurotype that he lives with and its impact: youtube.com/watch?v=gBg4i4ca…
Campaign is live!!!! Lets work together to change the culture within social care, and ensure we are providing the neurodivergent workforce the safety to shine.
#neurodiversity #socialwork
We are thrilled to launch the neurodiversity pledge for social work employers. The pledge was created by neurodivergent social workers @ND_SWgroup with the backing of SWU to support sustainable changes for a neuro-inclusive workplace.
Learn more here: swu-union.org.uk/swu-campaig…
Its coming! Sign up to our campaign opens in the next few weeks!
#neurodiversity
#socialwork
Neurodivergent Social Workers Group retweeted
Employers of social workers will soon be able to sign up to a new pledge to celebrate neurodiversity in the profession. Find out from Deb Solomon, a social worker from Derbyshire, about what will be in the pledge. #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek
@ND_SWgroup @CampaignsHQ @BASW_UK
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SWU is thrilled to invite social workers & social work students to our upcoming one-day conference. This free event is open to all from the world of social work, regardless of membership.
🗓️April 27
⌚️9.30am - 4.30pm
📍 Mechanics Institute, Manchester
➡️ swu-union.org.uk/2024/02/swu…
Very proud of this!
It's #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek and we're proud to support frontline social workers who are developing a new employers' pledge that will recognise and celebrate #neurodiversity in the profession. It will launch on our website in the very near future! swu-union.org.uk/2023/10/soc…
Neurodivergent Social Workers Group retweeted
EVENT for Think Ahead alumni! ⬇️
Join us for a panel discussion on the realities of being #neurodivergent in social work – with @BASW_UK @nd_swgroup.
🗓 Wed 6 Feb
⏰ 6.30-7.30pm
🗣 Deb Solomon, @flossysworld, Jenni Guthrie
🔗 bit.ly/47U3EBz
ALT Think Ahead presents: Alumni event Wednesday 7 Feb, 6.30-7.30pm Working with Neurodivergent Service Users and Colleagues Join us for session two in our Neurodiversity in Social Work series, in collaboration with BASW Neurodivergent Special Interest Group. Speakers: Deb Solomon, Florence Smith, Jenni Guthrie. Sign up via eventbrite link.
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📣 A group of neurodivergent social workers have started work on a new employers' pledge to celebrate neurodiversity in the profession.
Find out more 🔗 socialworktoday.co.uk/News/S… @BASW_UK @ScotsSW @SWU_UK @ND_SWgroup @BASW_Cymru @lizzyh20 @ADHDFoundation @tourettescot
Neurodivergent Social Workers Group retweeted
Read the latest blog from SWU's Assistant General Secretary and @BASW_UK / @SWU_UK Advice and Representation (A&R) Trade Union Officials on common issues social workers are facing in the workplace.
Part 3. The Problem: Sexism and Sex Discrimination➡️ swu-union.org.uk/2024/01/par…
Neurodivergent Social Workers Group retweeted
Read the new SWU blog series on common issues social workers are facing in the workplace - written by SWU Assistant General Secretary Calum Gallacher & @BASW_UK / @SWU_UK Advice & Representation Trade Union Officials.
"Part 2. Racism in Social Work"➡️ swu-union.org.uk/2024/01/swu…
Neurodivergent Social Workers Group retweeted
Read this collaborative series with SWU Assistant General Secretary Calum Gallacher and @BASW_UK / @SWU_UK Advice and Representation (A&R) Trade Union Officials on common issues social workers are facing in the workplace.
Part 1. The Problem: Racism ➡️ swu-union.org.uk/2023/12/swu…
Neurodivergent Social Workers Group retweeted
Free Munther Amira, social worker, former Trade Union General Secretary and chair of Aida Youth Centre
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Come join Jenni and I for our session with @researchIP on supporting the neurodivergent workforce!
#neurodiversity
#socialwork
researchinpractice.org.uk/al…
Very excited to promote this session, we will be looking at how social work practice educators can better support neurodivergent students on placement, hope to see you there!
#neurodiversity #socialwork
Practice Education through a Neurodiversity Lens | basw.co.uk