Health Service and Population Research
5th Annual Social Work Conference
Safeguarding Vulnerable Children and Adults
Monday 4th July 2011 at the Institute of Psychiatry
At the heart of social work lies the task of safeguarding and promoting the well-being of vulnerable children and adults. The Government’s vision for adult social care recognises the important role of social workers in supporting and protecting adults while empowering them to make their own decisions about shaping and buying services tailored to their needs. The Government has also commissioned reviews of a number of services affecting children and families which will have implications for social work reform, including the Munro Review of Child Protection.
In the current economic and political climate, the challenges and opportunities these developments pose for social work are immense and are reflected in the struggle for social work to define, enhance and promote itself as a profession. With rival bodies vying for leadership of a social work college, how can we come together to ensure that the safeguarding of vulnerable children and adults remains our clear and urgent focus? These conflicts and opportunities are explored in this annual social work conference, which brings together the best in research and practice today.
*Please that the conference is now fully booked, but we are offering places on a waiting list to cater for cancellations. Anyone interested please email Julie Smith
Conference Flyer
Keynote Speakers
Prof Eileen Munro, London School of Economics, on the Munro Review of Child Protection
Prof Stephen Scott, King’s College London, on how social workers can reduce child abuse
Prof Jill Manthorpe, King’s College London, on safeguarding older adults
Dr Jim Campbell, Queen’s University Belfast, on coercion in mental health services
Timetable
2011 Conference Timetable
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Contact Details
Julie Smith
Email: Julie Smith
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7848 0150
Social Work Conference Archive
2010
2009
2008
2007
2007 Social Work Conference Booklet
2007 Social Work Conference Programme
Session 1 - Research Papers
Session 2 - Practice Consultation Panel
Session 3 - Research Papers
Session 4 - Reclaiming The Ground