@lynromeo.bsky.social
Social worker; board director; trustee ; visiting professor of social care KCL; social care leadership mentor
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📽️ We're pleased that Peers took the opportunity last week to support our calls for the Assisted Dying Bill to provide the multi-disciplinary panel with specific legal powers.
We are continuing to press for these changes to the Bill ahead of its next debate in parliament on Friday.
We are continuing to press for these changes to the Bill ahead of its next debate in parliament on Friday.
September 17, 2025 at 12:59 PM
📽️ We're pleased that Peers took the opportunity last week to support our calls for the Assisted Dying Bill to provide the multi-disciplinary panel with specific legal powers.
We are continuing to press for these changes to the Bill ahead of its next debate in parliament on Friday.
We are continuing to press for these changes to the Bill ahead of its next debate in parliament on Friday.
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Looking for opportunities to expand your social work knowledge and skills? 💡
Learn from our experienced guest trainers in our Expert Insights Series, with discounts for BASW members and corporate multi-booking rates available too.
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Learn from our experienced guest trainers in our Expert Insights Series, with discounts for BASW members and corporate multi-booking rates available too.
Find out more 🔗 basw.co.uk/training-cpd...
September 12, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Looking for opportunities to expand your social work knowledge and skills? 💡
Learn from our experienced guest trainers in our Expert Insights Series, with discounts for BASW members and corporate multi-booking rates available too.
Find out more 🔗 basw.co.uk/training-cpd...
Learn from our experienced guest trainers in our Expert Insights Series, with discounts for BASW members and corporate multi-booking rates available too.
Find out more 🔗 basw.co.uk/training-cpd...
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This is something we said loud and clear in our evidence to the Committee earlier this year, and it's what we've been calling for in our #SocialWorkMatters campaign:
Responding to whether social workers will be in the next NHS workforce plan - Think Ahead
Mental health social workers must be properly recognised as part of the NHS workforce. We were so pleased to hear Andrew George MP raise the vital question of whether social workers will be included in the next NHS workforce plan at this week’s Health and Social Care Select Committee session. This is something we said […]
thinkahead.org
September 12, 2025 at 1:22 PM
This is something we said loud and clear in our evidence to the Committee earlier this year, and it's what we've been calling for in our #SocialWorkMatters campaign:
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🚨 NEW: National events + webinars to reinvigorate Direct Payments
From Sept 2025, TLAP + DHSC are running a new series for councils, social workers and support orgs, and people who draw on care and support. See the programme & book: buff.ly/7rqrXIR
#DirectPayments #SocialCare
From Sept 2025, TLAP + DHSC are running a new series for councils, social workers and support orgs, and people who draw on care and support. See the programme & book: buff.ly/7rqrXIR
#DirectPayments #SocialCare
September 10, 2025 at 8:16 AM
🚨 NEW: National events + webinars to reinvigorate Direct Payments
From Sept 2025, TLAP + DHSC are running a new series for councils, social workers and support orgs, and people who draw on care and support. See the programme & book: buff.ly/7rqrXIR
#DirectPayments #SocialCare
From Sept 2025, TLAP + DHSC are running a new series for councils, social workers and support orgs, and people who draw on care and support. See the programme & book: buff.ly/7rqrXIR
#DirectPayments #SocialCare
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BASW Chief Executive, Dr Ruth Allen will be giving evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry on Thursday, 3 July.
The public hearing is for Module 6, which focuses on adult social care. BASW is the only social work organisation involved in the Inquiry.
Find out more 🔗 basw.co.uk/about-basw/c...
The public hearing is for Module 6, which focuses on adult social care. BASW is the only social work organisation involved in the Inquiry.
Find out more 🔗 basw.co.uk/about-basw/c...
June 26, 2025 at 11:18 AM
BASW Chief Executive, Dr Ruth Allen will be giving evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry on Thursday, 3 July.
The public hearing is for Module 6, which focuses on adult social care. BASW is the only social work organisation involved in the Inquiry.
Find out more 🔗 basw.co.uk/about-basw/c...
The public hearing is for Module 6, which focuses on adult social care. BASW is the only social work organisation involved in the Inquiry.
Find out more 🔗 basw.co.uk/about-basw/c...
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Social workers play a vital role in mental health services - that's the message we were delighted to share at @basw-uk.bsky.social #BaswConf25.
Powerful insights were shared from @lynromeo.bsky.social & the panel on the distinct contribution social workers make to #MentalHealth teams.
Powerful insights were shared from @lynromeo.bsky.social & the panel on the distinct contribution social workers make to #MentalHealth teams.
June 12, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Social workers play a vital role in mental health services - that's the message we were delighted to share at @basw-uk.bsky.social #BaswConf25.
Powerful insights were shared from @lynromeo.bsky.social & the panel on the distinct contribution social workers make to #MentalHealth teams.
Powerful insights were shared from @lynromeo.bsky.social & the panel on the distinct contribution social workers make to #MentalHealth teams.
Key statements and guidance from @basw-uk.bsky.social check them out
June 11, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Key statements and guidance from @basw-uk.bsky.social check them out
One of the benefits of @basw-uk.bsky.social membership. Social workers and social work students please consider joining us
June 11, 2025 at 9:08 AM
One of the benefits of @basw-uk.bsky.social membership. Social workers and social work students please consider joining us
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Great to see our Cymru Director, Prof Sam Baron, at the Inspiring Social Work event his week with @nptcouncil.bsky.social, helping recruit future social workers! Also great to personally hand over a @basw-uk.bsky.social Amazing Social Worker award to the winner from the authority.
#SocialWorkWales
#SocialWorkWales
May 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Great to see our Cymru Director, Prof Sam Baron, at the Inspiring Social Work event his week with @nptcouncil.bsky.social, helping recruit future social workers! Also great to personally hand over a @basw-uk.bsky.social Amazing Social Worker award to the winner from the authority.
#SocialWorkWales
#SocialWorkWales
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Every young person deserves to live a good life. With the right support, in a way that works for them.
But too many face confusing, fragmented support as they prepare for adulthood.
Our new co-produced report shares practical ways to make care and support work better: bit.ly/435bLe2
But too many face confusing, fragmented support as they prepare for adulthood.
Our new co-produced report shares practical ways to make care and support work better: bit.ly/435bLe2
May 7, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Every young person deserves to live a good life. With the right support, in a way that works for them.
But too many face confusing, fragmented support as they prepare for adulthood.
Our new co-produced report shares practical ways to make care and support work better: bit.ly/435bLe2
But too many face confusing, fragmented support as they prepare for adulthood.
Our new co-produced report shares practical ways to make care and support work better: bit.ly/435bLe2
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So excited to be able to attend this book launch. Such a great book, such an inspiring team of writers, encouraging active, rights-based social work 👇
#socialworkcatsandrocketscience
#socialwork
#HumanRights
#socialworkcatsandrocketscience
#socialwork
#HumanRights
As in today!
Oh my, it's tomorrow @robmitch92.bsky.social @jackskinner.bsky.social
May 9, 2025 at 6:26 AM
So excited to be able to attend this book launch. Such a great book, such an inspiring team of writers, encouraging active, rights-based social work 👇
#socialworkcatsandrocketscience
#socialwork
#HumanRights
#socialworkcatsandrocketscience
#socialwork
#HumanRights
Wonderful service . I hope BASW members take up this great opportunity
Unlock your full potential in 2025!
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The Professional Support Service offers free, confidential coaching for social workers — designed to help you thrive personally and professionally.
Find out more and book your free coaching session today:
🔗 basw.co.uk/professional-support-service
May 9, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Wonderful service . I hope BASW members take up this great opportunity
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Mental health social workers are vital members of a stronger mental health workforce and can not be overlooked - they take a social approach to mental health and provide truly transformational support.
We're campaigning for their value to be recognised: bit.ly/41YkIoS
#SocialWorkMatters
We're campaigning for their value to be recognised: bit.ly/41YkIoS
#SocialWorkMatters
Social work matters – our case for investment - Think Ahead
Social work matters – but it’s continuously undervalued and overlooked by policy makers. This World Social Work Day we’re launching our Social Work Matters campaign to ensure that everyone with severe...
bit.ly
May 7, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Mental health social workers are vital members of a stronger mental health workforce and can not be overlooked - they take a social approach to mental health and provide truly transformational support.
We're campaigning for their value to be recognised: bit.ly/41YkIoS
#SocialWorkMatters
We're campaigning for their value to be recognised: bit.ly/41YkIoS
#SocialWorkMatters
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The government has today published the terms of reference for Baroness Casey's independent commission into adult social care in England.
Read BASW England's full reaction on the link ⬇️
new.basw.co.uk/articles/bas...
Read BASW England's full reaction on the link ⬇️
new.basw.co.uk/articles/bas...
May 2, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The government has today published the terms of reference for Baroness Casey's independent commission into adult social care in England.
Read BASW England's full reaction on the link ⬇️
new.basw.co.uk/articles/bas...
Read BASW England's full reaction on the link ⬇️
new.basw.co.uk/articles/bas...
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👋 Did you know?
Our interactive NQSW training programme is expertly designed to support you to get your social work career off to a great start. Providing valuable opportunities to learn, reflect & network.
Book an upcoming course on the link below!
🔗 new.basw.co.uk/training-cpd...
Our interactive NQSW training programme is expertly designed to support you to get your social work career off to a great start. Providing valuable opportunities to learn, reflect & network.
Book an upcoming course on the link below!
🔗 new.basw.co.uk/training-cpd...
May 6, 2025 at 2:10 PM
👋 Did you know?
Our interactive NQSW training programme is expertly designed to support you to get your social work career off to a great start. Providing valuable opportunities to learn, reflect & network.
Book an upcoming course on the link below!
🔗 new.basw.co.uk/training-cpd...
Our interactive NQSW training programme is expertly designed to support you to get your social work career off to a great start. Providing valuable opportunities to learn, reflect & network.
Book an upcoming course on the link below!
🔗 new.basw.co.uk/training-cpd...
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The recent history and possible future of strengths based practice is taking shape at the Birmingham University IMPACT summit… great to see @clentonf.bsky.social @commcats.bsky.social @ewandking.bsky.social @lynromeo.bsky.social @jonglasby.bsky.social @nicksinclair.bsky.social @ndtihello.bsky.social
April 1, 2025 at 12:49 PM
The recent history and possible future of strengths based practice is taking shape at the Birmingham University IMPACT summit… great to see @clentonf.bsky.social @commcats.bsky.social @ewandking.bsky.social @lynromeo.bsky.social @jonglasby.bsky.social @nicksinclair.bsky.social @ndtihello.bsky.social
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Chuffed to be in today's issue of The Municipal Journal, writing about local government reorganisation... and why the only thing that will make it worthwhile is full-scale devolution.
We want "a system built from the neighbourhood up to take on power and use it well."
themj.co.uk/latest_issues
We want "a system built from the neighbourhood up to take on power and use it well."
themj.co.uk/latest_issues
March 6, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Chuffed to be in today's issue of The Municipal Journal, writing about local government reorganisation... and why the only thing that will make it worthwhile is full-scale devolution.
We want "a system built from the neighbourhood up to take on power and use it well."
themj.co.uk/latest_issues
We want "a system built from the neighbourhood up to take on power and use it well."
themj.co.uk/latest_issues
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Hello Bluesky! 🦋
If you don't already know us, we're on a mission to build a thriving #MentaHealth workforce.
Through training, development and recruitment, we help deliver better services.
Our fully-funded #ThinkAheadProgramme is bringing more #SocialWorkers into mental health.
🔗 thinkahead.org
If you don't already know us, we're on a mission to build a thriving #MentaHealth workforce.
Through training, development and recruitment, we help deliver better services.
Our fully-funded #ThinkAheadProgramme is bringing more #SocialWorkers into mental health.
🔗 thinkahead.org
February 10, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Hello Bluesky! 🦋
If you don't already know us, we're on a mission to build a thriving #MentaHealth workforce.
Through training, development and recruitment, we help deliver better services.
Our fully-funded #ThinkAheadProgramme is bringing more #SocialWorkers into mental health.
🔗 thinkahead.org
If you don't already know us, we're on a mission to build a thriving #MentaHealth workforce.
Through training, development and recruitment, we help deliver better services.
Our fully-funded #ThinkAheadProgramme is bringing more #SocialWorkers into mental health.
🔗 thinkahead.org
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Our annual national and international social work education and research conference website is now live. Hope to see many of you there 25th-27th June 2025. www.uclan.ac.uk/events/listi...
Joint Universities Social Work Association Conference (JUSWAC)
Joint Universities Social Work Association (JUSWA) are delighted to host this year's conference at our Preston Campus. This covers the full social work field.
www.uclan.ac.uk
February 3, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Our annual national and international social work education and research conference website is now live. Hope to see many of you there 25th-27th June 2025. www.uclan.ac.uk/events/listi...
This may be of interest @mroutled.bsky.social @neilmcrowther.bsky.social
February 1, 2025 at 11:38 AM
This may be of interest @mroutled.bsky.social @neilmcrowther.bsky.social
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Other witnesses inc BMA, GMC, Palliative Care Social Workers:
- Opposition to 'ban' on doctors discussing assisted dying with patients
- Safest system is one with simple safeguards
- Social workers have expertise in capacity/coercion too: how can we use their skills?
- Opposition to 'ban' on doctors discussing assisted dying with patients
- Safest system is one with simple safeguards
- Social workers have expertise in capacity/coercion too: how can we use their skills?
January 28, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Other witnesses inc BMA, GMC, Palliative Care Social Workers:
- Opposition to 'ban' on doctors discussing assisted dying with patients
- Safest system is one with simple safeguards
- Social workers have expertise in capacity/coercion too: how can we use their skills?
- Opposition to 'ban' on doctors discussing assisted dying with patients
- Safest system is one with simple safeguards
- Social workers have expertise in capacity/coercion too: how can we use their skills?
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Delighted to see this. Pls read everyone esp #socialworkers @basw-uk.bsky.social @baswcymru.bsky.social
Delighted to see this. Pls read everyone esp #socialworkers @basw-uk.bsky.social @baswcymru.bsky.social
Pleasantly surprised to see @basw-uk.bsky.social highlight my article "The social work public perception myth" in their most recent newsletter😊. Great that it should get more eyes on it to challenge this damaging myth. For the link to the article in BJSW see here: academic.oup.com/bjsw/advance...
January 16, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Delighted to see this. Pls read everyone esp #socialworkers @basw-uk.bsky.social @baswcymru.bsky.social
Delighted to see this. Pls read everyone esp #socialworkers @basw-uk.bsky.social @baswcymru.bsky.social