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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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