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Let's Talk Social Work

Welcome to Let’s Talk Social Work, the podcast from the British Association of Social Workers. This is a space for conversation—discussion with social workers, the individuals they support, and collea... Read more

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Ranked #1

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Summer schedule update

Summer schedule update

Host, Andy McClenaghan, explains our plans to take a few weeks off, and that the podcast will return on 17 August to exp... Read more

13 Jul 2023

1min

Ranked #2

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A Ray of Light?

A Ray of Light?

For the past year and a half, the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care Services has examined the challenges faci... Read more

29 Jun 2023

1hr

Ranked #3

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Let's Talk Social Work Live!

Let's Talk Social Work Live!

This very special episode was recorded live in front of an audience on Monday 12 June, ahead of the BASW UK conference a... Read more

15 Jun 2023

56mins

Ranked #4

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The safety net is broken: how the cost-of-living crisis is laying bare the failings of our social security system

The safety net is broken: how the cost-of-living crisis is laying bare the failings of our social security system

In this episode we return to the issue of poverty in the UK.  The country remains gripped by the cost-of-living crisis, ... Read more

1 Jun 2023

49mins

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Ranked #5

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Social work and the media

Social work and the media

Does media coverage reflect the public’s opinions of social work, or does it shape them? Has the tone of coverage change... Read more

18 May 2023

57mins

Ranked #6

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It's a family affair

It's a family affair

In February, Let’s Talk Social Work examined the Government’s strategy for children’s social care in England, Stable Hom... Read more

4 May 2023

48mins

Ranked #7

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Stop, collaborate and listen

Stop, collaborate and listen

In this very special episode, Andy McClenaghan interviews Nana Akwasi Yabbey-Hagan and Robert Dyer, the hosts of The Soc... Read more

20 Apr 2023

49mins

Ranked #8

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M.E.

M.E.

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, commonly shorted to M.E. and also referred to as chronic fatigue is an illness many people wi... Read more

6 Apr 2023

44mins

Ranked #9

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Social Work in Deeply Divided Societies

Social Work in Deeply Divided Societies

This episode, made to mark World Social Work Day 2023, explores the role of social work in deeply divided societies. Soc... Read more

20 Mar 2023

56mins

Ranked #10

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Promoting anti-racism in social work & society

Promoting anti-racism in social work & society

In this episode of the podcast we’ve the fantastic opportunity to be back focusing on social work in Wales—more specific... Read more

9 Mar 2023

53mins

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