Lewis Roberts
@lewis-roberts.bsky.social
Social Worker
BASW Vice Chair
North East Child Poverty Commission Member
BASW Vice Chair
North East Child Poverty Commission Member
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⭐️ Discover your benefits as a BASW member! ⭐️
Our 'Welcome to BASW' online events are a great way for you to learn about your member benefits, connect with our staff and fellow members, and access opportunities to develop your career.
Find out more 🔗 basw.co.uk/events/welco...
Our 'Welcome to BASW' online events are a great way for you to learn about your member benefits, connect with our staff and fellow members, and access opportunities to develop your career.
Find out more 🔗 basw.co.uk/events/welco...
July 10, 2025 at 12:34 PM
⭐️ Discover your benefits as a BASW member! ⭐️
Our 'Welcome to BASW' online events are a great way for you to learn about your member benefits, connect with our staff and fellow members, and access opportunities to develop your career.
Find out more 🔗 basw.co.uk/events/welco...
Our 'Welcome to BASW' online events are a great way for you to learn about your member benefits, connect with our staff and fellow members, and access opportunities to develop your career.
Find out more 🔗 basw.co.uk/events/welco...
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💜 This week, we spoke to Sally Parker, a member of BASW’s Experts by Experience Forum, and her son, Daniel, who has a learning disability and autism, to hear their reflections on the importance of Learning Disability Week 2025.
#LDWeek2025 | #DoYouSeeMe | @mencap.org.uk
#LDWeek2025 | #DoYouSeeMe | @mencap.org.uk
June 20, 2025 at 10:47 AM
💜 This week, we spoke to Sally Parker, a member of BASW’s Experts by Experience Forum, and her son, Daniel, who has a learning disability and autism, to hear their reflections on the importance of Learning Disability Week 2025.
#LDWeek2025 | #DoYouSeeMe | @mencap.org.uk
#LDWeek2025 | #DoYouSeeMe | @mencap.org.uk
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Huge thanks to @basw-uk.bsky.social for having us along to share our workshop on 'Community Orientated Practice Makes a Difference'. We appreciated having one of our parents come along to contribute to our presentation! Lived experience is so powerful ❤️
Drawing on their experience working with families, Caroline McDonald (Co-Chair of the SASW Committee), her colleague Lorena Noto, and a mother they support came together to share powerful insights on how community can—and should—be at the heart of social work practice at #BASWConf25
June 11, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Huge thanks to @basw-uk.bsky.social for having us along to share our workshop on 'Community Orientated Practice Makes a Difference'. We appreciated having one of our parents come along to contribute to our presentation! Lived experience is so powerful ❤️
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So happy to be part of this rich experience. Thankyou to all members, colleagues and contributors
🌟 Thank you to all our delegates, speakers, exhibitors and staff for making BASW UK Conference 2025 a memorable, passionate and positive celebration of our profession.
It's always special when our social work community comes together. Until next time!
#BASWConf25
It's always special when our social work community comes together. Until next time!
#BASWConf25
June 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
So happy to be part of this rich experience. Thankyou to all members, colleagues and contributors
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🎙️ Fantastic to catch-up with Ashley John-Baptiste at last night's BASW Social Work Journalism Awards!
Congratulations again to all our winners and finalists and thank you for supporting our awards celebrating great reporting of social work in the media!
#SWJournalismAwards25 | #BASWConf25
Congratulations again to all our winners and finalists and thank you for supporting our awards celebrating great reporting of social work in the media!
#SWJournalismAwards25 | #BASWConf25
June 11, 2025 at 9:19 AM
🎙️ Fantastic to catch-up with Ashley John-Baptiste at last night's BASW Social Work Journalism Awards!
Congratulations again to all our winners and finalists and thank you for supporting our awards celebrating great reporting of social work in the media!
#SWJournalismAwards25 | #BASWConf25
Congratulations again to all our winners and finalists and thank you for supporting our awards celebrating great reporting of social work in the media!
#SWJournalismAwards25 | #BASWConf25
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💬 A powerful opening plenary and panel session at #BASWConf25 focused around how we make safeguarding meaningful for Adolescents and Young Adults.
Thank you to all our speakers and delegates for a valuable in-depth discussion on such an important issue.
Thank you to all our speakers and delegates for a valuable in-depth discussion on such an important issue.
June 10, 2025 at 10:52 AM
💬 A powerful opening plenary and panel session at #BASWConf25 focused around how we make safeguarding meaningful for Adolescents and Young Adults.
Thank you to all our speakers and delegates for a valuable in-depth discussion on such an important issue.
Thank you to all our speakers and delegates for a valuable in-depth discussion on such an important issue.
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💛 BASW is proud to support Neurodiversity Celebration Week!
Co-Chair of BASW's Neurodivergent Social Workers Special interest Group, Scott Richardson shares his reflections on #NeurodiversityWeek in this short blog.
Read here 🔗 basw.co.uk/articles/neu...
#NCW | #ThisIsND
Co-Chair of BASW's Neurodivergent Social Workers Special interest Group, Scott Richardson shares his reflections on #NeurodiversityWeek in this short blog.
Read here 🔗 basw.co.uk/articles/neu...
#NCW | #ThisIsND
March 20, 2025 at 1:37 PM
💛 BASW is proud to support Neurodiversity Celebration Week!
Co-Chair of BASW's Neurodivergent Social Workers Special interest Group, Scott Richardson shares his reflections on #NeurodiversityWeek in this short blog.
Read here 🔗 basw.co.uk/articles/neu...
#NCW | #ThisIsND
Co-Chair of BASW's Neurodivergent Social Workers Special interest Group, Scott Richardson shares his reflections on #NeurodiversityWeek in this short blog.
Read here 🔗 basw.co.uk/articles/neu...
#NCW | #ThisIsND
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✨ Happy World Social Work Day! ✨
Today we proudly stand together with social workers across the globe to celebrate #WSWD2025
A day to acknowledge, recognise and show appreciation for the hard work, care and dedication of social workers everywhere. Thank you for all you do everyday.
Today we proudly stand together with social workers across the globe to celebrate #WSWD2025
A day to acknowledge, recognise and show appreciation for the hard work, care and dedication of social workers everywhere. Thank you for all you do everyday.
March 18, 2025 at 8:08 AM
✨ Happy World Social Work Day! ✨
Today we proudly stand together with social workers across the globe to celebrate #WSWD2025
A day to acknowledge, recognise and show appreciation for the hard work, care and dedication of social workers everywhere. Thank you for all you do everyday.
Today we proudly stand together with social workers across the globe to celebrate #WSWD2025
A day to acknowledge, recognise and show appreciation for the hard work, care and dedication of social workers everywhere. Thank you for all you do everyday.
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Parents & carers—your voice matters! 🗣️✨
PFAN, a parent-led group, is running a survey on social work & early help in England. Your feedback will inform a government review!
🔗 www.surveyhero.com/c/kjfffr4w
Please share & repost to reach more parents & carers! 💙
Parents & carers—your voice matters! 🗣️✨
PFAN, a parent-led group, is running a survey on social work & early help in England. Your feedback will inform a government review!
🔗 www.surveyhero.com/c/kjfffr4w
Please share & repost to reach more parents & carers! 💙
Survey on parent and carers experiences of social work – Parent, Family and Allies Network
www.pfan.uk
March 12, 2025 at 7:13 PM
www.pfan.uk/survey-on-pa...
Parents & carers—your voice matters! 🗣️✨
PFAN, a parent-led group, is running a survey on social work & early help in England. Your feedback will inform a government review!
🔗 www.surveyhero.com/c/kjfffr4w
Please share & repost to reach more parents & carers! 💙
Parents & carers—your voice matters! 🗣️✨
PFAN, a parent-led group, is running a survey on social work & early help in England. Your feedback will inform a government review!
🔗 www.surveyhero.com/c/kjfffr4w
Please share & repost to reach more parents & carers! 💙
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🌟 We’re excited to announce our first Amazing Social Workers for 2025! 🌟
Throughout March as part of our #WSWD celebrations, our ASW campaign will shine a light on the incredible work happening across the social work profession around the UK.
Congratulations to today’s Amazing Social Workers 🔽
Throughout March as part of our #WSWD celebrations, our ASW campaign will shine a light on the incredible work happening across the social work profession around the UK.
Congratulations to today’s Amazing Social Workers 🔽
March 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
🌟 We’re excited to announce our first Amazing Social Workers for 2025! 🌟
Throughout March as part of our #WSWD celebrations, our ASW campaign will shine a light on the incredible work happening across the social work profession around the UK.
Congratulations to today’s Amazing Social Workers 🔽
Throughout March as part of our #WSWD celebrations, our ASW campaign will shine a light on the incredible work happening across the social work profession around the UK.
Congratulations to today’s Amazing Social Workers 🔽
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A new report from @scotssocialwork.bsky.social & @swu-uk.bsky.social is calling on social work employers in Scotland to embrace flexible working to help tackle ongoing recruitment & retention challenges in the profession.
Read more in Community Care ⬇️
🔗 www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/03/03/s...
Read more in Community Care ⬇️
🔗 www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/03/03/s...
March 4, 2025 at 12:32 PM
A new report from @scotssocialwork.bsky.social & @swu-uk.bsky.social is calling on social work employers in Scotland to embrace flexible working to help tackle ongoing recruitment & retention challenges in the profession.
Read more in Community Care ⬇️
🔗 www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/03/03/s...
Read more in Community Care ⬇️
🔗 www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/03/03/s...
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🌟 Wishing all our members, friends and partners across social work and beyond a very happy new year! 🌟
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the work of BASW over the past 12 months and for your extraordinary support. We look forward to connecting with you again in 2025.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the work of BASW over the past 12 months and for your extraordinary support. We look forward to connecting with you again in 2025.
January 2, 2025 at 9:43 AM
🌟 Wishing all our members, friends and partners across social work and beyond a very happy new year! 🌟
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the work of BASW over the past 12 months and for your extraordinary support. We look forward to connecting with you again in 2025.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the work of BASW over the past 12 months and for your extraordinary support. We look forward to connecting with you again in 2025.
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We’re seeing the crisis end as social workers. The whole model needs tackling and to improve it requires good working conditions for social workers, good management, flexible working, improved technology, and more time spent with children: www.aol.co.uk/news/britain... @basw-uk.bsky.social
How Britain’s social services are failing – and Sara Sharif is the tip of the iceberg
This is part of a series of articles, each of which will take an in-depth look at the failing institutions, infrastructure and other parts of the public sector that typify the idea of ‘Broken Britain’
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December 13, 2024 at 11:56 AM
We’re seeing the crisis end as social workers. The whole model needs tackling and to improve it requires good working conditions for social workers, good management, flexible working, improved technology, and more time spent with children: www.aol.co.uk/news/britain... @basw-uk.bsky.social
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New 2yr partnership between Public Health Scotland & @marmotihe.bsky.social will cover two strands of work: impactful areas for intervention to close #healthgaps, and how national & local organisations can work more effectively for greater impact on #healthequity bit.ly/4f8eur2
December 7, 2024 at 2:16 PM
New 2yr partnership between Public Health Scotland & @marmotihe.bsky.social will cover two strands of work: impactful areas for intervention to close #healthgaps, and how national & local organisations can work more effectively for greater impact on #healthequity bit.ly/4f8eur2
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This week we launched our Mayors Opportunity Fund.
£1m over the next 2 years for small charities and community groups working in our neighbourhoods fighting poverty and creating opportunity.
Applications for the first round are open.
Here’s the link: communityfoundation.org.uk/grants/the-may…
£1m over the next 2 years for small charities and community groups working in our neighbourhoods fighting poverty and creating opportunity.
Applications for the first round are open.
Here’s the link: communityfoundation.org.uk/grants/the-may…
November 29, 2024 at 4:32 PM
This week we launched our Mayors Opportunity Fund.
£1m over the next 2 years for small charities and community groups working in our neighbourhoods fighting poverty and creating opportunity.
Applications for the first round are open.
Here’s the link: communityfoundation.org.uk/grants/the-may…
£1m over the next 2 years for small charities and community groups working in our neighbourhoods fighting poverty and creating opportunity.
Applications for the first round are open.
Here’s the link: communityfoundation.org.uk/grants/the-may…
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Our cost of a child calculations show, for the first time, all family types on low and modest incomes can't meet their costs or minimum living standards. Work alone isn’t the answer to child poverty—we need investment in social security. cpag.org.uk/sites/defaul...
December 4, 2024 at 2:12 PM
Our cost of a child calculations show, for the first time, all family types on low and modest incomes can't meet their costs or minimum living standards. Work alone isn’t the answer to child poverty—we need investment in social security. cpag.org.uk/sites/defaul...
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"We need to get the basics right for the profession, starting with pay levels."
Alison Bavidge, National Director, emphasised the importance of fair pay and financial support during her address to the Education, Children and Young People Committee at the Scottish Parliament.
Alison Bavidge, National Director, emphasised the importance of fair pay and financial support during her address to the Education, Children and Young People Committee at the Scottish Parliament.
December 4, 2024 at 12:10 PM
"We need to get the basics right for the profession, starting with pay levels."
Alison Bavidge, National Director, emphasised the importance of fair pay and financial support during her address to the Education, Children and Young People Committee at the Scottish Parliament.
Alison Bavidge, National Director, emphasised the importance of fair pay and financial support during her address to the Education, Children and Young People Committee at the Scottish Parliament.
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A third of families with young children are in poverty.
It’s right that the government is focusing on school readiness as one of its key measures for its plan for change.
But it's crucial that the government prioritise low income families in this 📢
More from JRF's @abbyabhaya.bsky.social
It’s right that the government is focusing on school readiness as one of its key measures for its plan for change.
But it's crucial that the government prioritise low income families in this 📢
More from JRF's @abbyabhaya.bsky.social
December 5, 2024 at 1:37 PM
A third of families with young children are in poverty.
It’s right that the government is focusing on school readiness as one of its key measures for its plan for change.
But it's crucial that the government prioritise low income families in this 📢
More from JRF's @abbyabhaya.bsky.social
It’s right that the government is focusing on school readiness as one of its key measures for its plan for change.
But it's crucial that the government prioritise low income families in this 📢
More from JRF's @abbyabhaya.bsky.social
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🌍 Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities
BASW Homes not Hospitals is a rights-based campaign advocating for autistic people & people with learning disabilities to be supported to live independent & fulfilling lives in the community.
Read more🔗 basw.co.uk/about-basw/s...
#IDPD2024
BASW Homes not Hospitals is a rights-based campaign advocating for autistic people & people with learning disabilities to be supported to live independent & fulfilling lives in the community.
Read more🔗 basw.co.uk/about-basw/s...
#IDPD2024
December 3, 2024 at 5:02 PM
🌍 Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities
BASW Homes not Hospitals is a rights-based campaign advocating for autistic people & people with learning disabilities to be supported to live independent & fulfilling lives in the community.
Read more🔗 basw.co.uk/about-basw/s...
#IDPD2024
BASW Homes not Hospitals is a rights-based campaign advocating for autistic people & people with learning disabilities to be supported to live independent & fulfilling lives in the community.
Read more🔗 basw.co.uk/about-basw/s...
#IDPD2024
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“I am concerned about the difference...we want to make the system equitable”
@faisalislam.bsky.social asks Bridget Phillipson why nearly twice as many private school students are getting extra time in exams under special educational needs provisions than those at state schools
#Newsnight
@faisalislam.bsky.social asks Bridget Phillipson why nearly twice as many private school students are getting extra time in exams under special educational needs provisions than those at state schools
#Newsnight
November 27, 2024 at 12:03 AM
“I am concerned about the difference...we want to make the system equitable”
@faisalislam.bsky.social asks Bridget Phillipson why nearly twice as many private school students are getting extra time in exams under special educational needs provisions than those at state schools
#Newsnight
@faisalislam.bsky.social asks Bridget Phillipson why nearly twice as many private school students are getting extra time in exams under special educational needs provisions than those at state schools
#Newsnight
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‼️ Social workers (inc managers) making decisions about children aged 16 and 17 who are without a home and parental care - please read our FOI research findings and a brand new resource created just for you:
article39.org.uk/2024/11/25/c...
article39.org.uk/2024/11/25/c...
Children aged 16 and 17 without a home and parental care: new resource for social workers
Government statistics revealed last month that 2,130 children aged 16-17 were officially assessed by councils as either being homeless or threatened with homelessness in the year to 31 March 2024. …
article39.org.uk
November 26, 2024 at 8:05 AM
‼️ Social workers (inc managers) making decisions about children aged 16 and 17 who are without a home and parental care - please read our FOI research findings and a brand new resource created just for you:
article39.org.uk/2024/11/25/c...
article39.org.uk/2024/11/25/c...
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🚨 1 in 3 BAFTA-nominated actors were educated privately, we have found.
Our research shows how people from the wealthiest backgrounds are overrepresented at top of creative professions, including TV and film.
More on elitism in the creative sector ⬇️
www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
Our research shows how people from the wealthiest backgrounds are overrepresented at top of creative professions, including TV and film.
More on elitism in the creative sector ⬇️
www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
November 24, 2024 at 9:30 PM
🚨 1 in 3 BAFTA-nominated actors were educated privately, we have found.
Our research shows how people from the wealthiest backgrounds are overrepresented at top of creative professions, including TV and film.
More on elitism in the creative sector ⬇️
www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
Our research shows how people from the wealthiest backgrounds are overrepresented at top of creative professions, including TV and film.
More on elitism in the creative sector ⬇️
www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
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🌟 Only ONE WEEK LEFT! 🌟
Don’t miss your chance to nominate an Amazing Social Worker!
Let’s celebrate those who go above and beyond to make a difference. There’s still time to show your appreciation, just use our quick form here 👉 https://buff.ly/3AmYZgV
#AmazingSocialWorkers
Don’t miss your chance to nominate an Amazing Social Worker!
Let’s celebrate those who go above and beyond to make a difference. There’s still time to show your appreciation, just use our quick form here 👉 https://buff.ly/3AmYZgV
#AmazingSocialWorkers
November 25, 2024 at 12:00 PM
🌟 Only ONE WEEK LEFT! 🌟
Don’t miss your chance to nominate an Amazing Social Worker!
Let’s celebrate those who go above and beyond to make a difference. There’s still time to show your appreciation, just use our quick form here 👉 https://buff.ly/3AmYZgV
#AmazingSocialWorkers
Don’t miss your chance to nominate an Amazing Social Worker!
Let’s celebrate those who go above and beyond to make a difference. There’s still time to show your appreciation, just use our quick form here 👉 https://buff.ly/3AmYZgV
#AmazingSocialWorkers
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📣 "As social workers we build knowledge & alliance, to construct stronger bonds between communities & challenge divisive issues."
BASW is a proud supporter of Islamophobia Awareness Month. We all have a responsibility to promote #SeedsofChange 🌱
Read more 🔗 basw.co.uk/articles/iam...
#IAM2024
BASW is a proud supporter of Islamophobia Awareness Month. We all have a responsibility to promote #SeedsofChange 🌱
Read more 🔗 basw.co.uk/articles/iam...
#IAM2024
November 25, 2024 at 10:41 AM
📣 "As social workers we build knowledge & alliance, to construct stronger bonds between communities & challenge divisive issues."
BASW is a proud supporter of Islamophobia Awareness Month. We all have a responsibility to promote #SeedsofChange 🌱
Read more 🔗 basw.co.uk/articles/iam...
#IAM2024
BASW is a proud supporter of Islamophobia Awareness Month. We all have a responsibility to promote #SeedsofChange 🌱
Read more 🔗 basw.co.uk/articles/iam...
#IAM2024