Few conversations are as difficult as the one where a family starts to wonder whether a parent, partner or relative can still manage their own affairs. It might begin with a missed bill, a confused phone call, or a solicitor... Read More

Please read the following anonymous case study to illustrate how I can provide a second opinion as an Independent Social Worker.   (For ease of reading I have changed some facts to make it unidentifiable). • Unfortunately, not all qualified... Read More

Please read the following anonymous case study to illustrate how I can assist private clients. (For ease of reading, I have named the client Billy and changed some facts to make it unidentifiable). • Billy previously lived at home with... Read More

People who are self-funding (not eligible for social services financial support) have to navigate social care systems independently.  I help self-funding clients to explore their care options, consider available options and organise care to improve their quality of life. The... Read More

Social Work England (SWE) is the specialist regulatory body for social workers.  The SWE six ‘Professional Standards’ apply to all social workers.  The standards aim to improve public safety and confidence in social work. Standard four ‘Maintaining my continuing professional... Read More

Case of Mr C In this blog the following example illustrates the independent social work support that I have previously provided to a private client. Mr C was caring for his elderly mother who lived at home but was becoming... Read More

Case of Mrs A In this blog the following example illustrates the independent social work support that I have previously provided to a private client. Mrs A was a single parent caring for her 8-year-old daughter who had special needs. ... Read More

Case of Mr B In this blog the following example illustrates the independent social work support that I have previously provided to a private client. Mr B was 19 years of age and had experienced a serious industrial accident whilst... Read More

As a Practice Educator I regard it as essential to draw up a supervision contract at the start of any work with social work students. This provides clarity about roles and responsibilities and how any areas of disagreement will be... Read More

To help Practice Educators and support social work students to gain the most from their social work placement experience I want to share some helpful tips and tools around supervision Supervision Templates I provide my social work students with example... Read More