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Blair McPherson
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05 Tach 2019 - 13:34

null The Director and the Local Authority bottle it

The judgement relates to a man with learning difficulties who is described as “having a high sex drive”. A man who has in the past used sex workers and now lives in sheltered accommodation. His disability makes him vulnerable to exploitation and restricts his understanding of the risks but his wishes are clear and he would need help to fulfil them. Social work is about enabling,... Gweld mwy
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Blair McPherson
ysgrifennodd bost blog arall
23 Mai 2018 - 13:30

null Do Social Workers Make a Difference 

Current government recruitment adverts feature a graduate saying “I wanted to make a real difference with my degree teaching allowed me to do this”.  Inspiring teachers, devoted nurses, committed social workers these are the cliches built on myths or a least an idealised past the reality as teachers, nurses and social workers know is different. These professions have had their status... Gweld mwy
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