Professionals in health and social care face difficult decisions involving legal responsibility, ethical care, and the realities of people’s lives. Explore new Research in Practice resources that aim to support complex mental capacity decisions. https://ow.ly/YbXz50Xn69J

A new suite of resources have been produced by Research in Practice to support areas where assessing mental capacity can be particularly complex. Melika Malone-Lee introduces the resources and how they are useful for practice in a new blog. https://ow.ly/WyZ350Xn68e

Strong supervision isn’t just about oversight - it’s about creating safe spaces for reflection and curiosity. How is your organisation investing in developing supervision as a leadership skill? https://ow.ly/yCyY50XnBu2

Assessing mental capacity can be particularly complex. Explore new Research in Practice that address decision-making in key areas of practice. https://ow.ly/G87S50Xn66z

Take part in research that aims to establish a better understanding of the experiences of children in children’s homes and to feed into an evidence base for a needs-led approach to commissioning and provision. www.ncb.org.uk/what-we-do/r...

In a day full of profound insights, this was one of the most 'wow' #LeadersF25

@dezholmes1.bsky.social: If we see leadership as setting the emotional climate, then it means that we are a movement. We have never needed activism more #LeadersF25

CALLING ALL SCHOOLS IN WALES Have you downloaded your #AntiBullyingWeek and #OddSocksDay school activity packs yet? They are available in Welsh and English and are mapped against the Welsh curriculum. Start planning your #PowerForGood activities now: bit.ly/4qGTi2s

AT SYLW POB YSGOL YNG NGHYMRU Ydych chi wedi lawrlwytho pecynnau gweithgareddau #WythnosGwrthFwlio a #DiwrnodSanauOd i ysgolion eto? Maent ar gael yn Gymraeg a Saesneg ac wedi’u mapio yn erbyn cwricwlwm Cymru. Dechreuwch gynllunio eich gweithgareddau #GalluerGwell nawr: bit.ly/4qGTi2s

Dr. Ron Dodzro: Respectful work isn't about being nice, it's about being accountable. Our role as leaders is to ecologically aware - we can't just intervene in one system. Leaders is modelling curiosity over certainty, reflection over action #LeadersF25

Dr. Ron Dodzro shares Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Model. Are we conversing with families or about families at the mesosystem layer? #LeadersF25

Zoya Wallington: Prevention often has a root in colonial norms - a sense that we know better. We still use assessments like the strengths and difficulties questionnaire that assess children as sub-normal #LeadersF25

Zoya Wallington: We need to consider the language that we use around deficits. People are more than measures - ACEs are a prime example #LeadersF25

Really interesting framing by Rachael Wardell @theadcsltd.bsky.social around whether we need to build services that last forever, or celebrate the work that we're doing right now. Chimes with this post by @paulitaylor.bsky.social on planned obsolescence paulitaylor.com/2022/01/10/b... #LeadersF25

If 'prevention' is the answer, what was the question ...? Sounds like a good place to start an interesting conversation

Very good to hear Rachael Wardell speak @researchip.bsky.social leaders forum: “prevention is synonymous with a great childhood” …”the first 18 years MATTER” #LeadersF25 Young people tell us what needs to change in this years #GoodChildhoodReport

Simon Thomas, Wiltshire Council: Having clear, simple messaging was vital to enable boundary spanning leadership across children's and adults' services #LeadersF25

Jess McGregor @adass.bsky.social: If we're listening to people and what they say they need, no one is saying that they want separate children's and adults services #LeadersF25

Jess McGregor @adass.bsky.social: It starts with relationships. If we're going to effectively work across children's and adults services, we need to think about rhythms and routines #LeadersF25

Rachael Wardell @theadcsltd.bsky.social: The adults and children's sectors can label prevention work differently, but we grapple with the same challenges. All adults were children once #LeadersF25

"A good childhood is prevention" < Rachael Wardell cites @theadcsltd.bsky.social Childhood Matters work www.adcs.org.uk/childhood-ma... #LeadersF25

Shamelessly pinched from Mary Graham, Aboriginal activist and elder. This a great starting point parrhesiajournal.org/wp-content/u...

Hearing about a Human Learning Systems approach to loneliness in our adults workshop. Well worth digging into the resources on the Human Learning Systems website for an abundance of case studies and resources www.humanlearning.systems #LeadersF25

Adam Lent @thekingsfund.bsky.social talks about how community led support has reduced in the Borders. This study shares helpful learning arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight... #LeadersF25

@llannerch.bsky.social: "To be truly radical is to make hope possible instead of despair convincing" < Love this! #LeadersF25

Adam Lent @thekingsfund.bsky.social cites the work of Samira Ben Omar in building trust and relationships with the community. She developed human connection through her work with Community Champions www.newlocal.org.uk/articles/the... #LeadersF25

Love the paraphrasing of Descartes by @llannerch.bsky.social: "I am located therefore I am." We need to reframe people's connections to their communities, instead of concentrating on individualism #LeadersF25

Adam Lent @thekingsfund.bsky.social: We need to move away from a fixed response where one size fits all into a versatile response where we understand what matters to people #LeadersF25

@llannerch.bsky.social: Be clear on your values, develop your connections. That's how we unlock power within communities. It's not easy, but the effort will be worth it #LeadersF25

Adam Lent: The way that we conceive the public sector hasn't changed in 70 years. We need to think about 'do with' not 'do to' < Adam's overview of this for @thekingsfund.bsky.social is excellent www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-... #LeadersF25

What are we preventing and who got to decide what that is? Helpful provocation from today's chair @dezholmes1.bsky.social before we go into our first session on community development #LeadersF25

Our Leaders’ Forum is taking place today on the theme of prevention as a paradigm shift www.researchinpractice.org.uk/all/events-l... You can follow or contribute via #LeadersF25

How can we support people living with dementia to remain at home and promote their wellbeing and quality of life? Join an open access webinar on 11 December that will focus on the evidence around how we can support people living with dementia at home and in the community. https://ow.ly/UYit50Xl0bU

What do we mean by AI literacy in social care? Join a knowledge exchange session on 26 November that will explore how the social care sector uses and understands AI and the importance of AI literacy in organisations. https://ow.ly/qYR450XkZUK

What does good family group decision making look like? Join Family Rights Group for a webinar on 28 November to learn about a new Family Group Conferencing toolkit. The resource supports practitioners and local areas to set up and run a family group conference service. https://ow.ly/vz7S50XkZiN

Adolescent-focused low-intensity life story work describes how carers can celebrate and record positive everyday experiences in a flexible, ongoing way. Join an open access webinar on 1 December to explore the importance of embedding this approach with adolescents in care. https://ow.ly/BBIY50XjLjr

Join an open access webinar on 12 November that will explore the importance of voice in system transformation, focusing on the Families First programme. During this session, we will spotlight case studies from local areas and share practical guidance and examples. https://ow.ly/EUSZ50XjLy0

Case law is an important tool to help social care professionals navigate complex situations. Explore Research in Practice resources to support the use of case law in practice. https://ow.ly/UKhH50Xfvnn

Take part in research on safeguarding children and young people. We would like to hear from professionals who are involved with Local Safeguarding Children Boards Local Safeguarding Partnerships or Multi-Agency Child Exploitation panels across England and Wales. https://ow.ly/7li050Xfvp3

Explore an open access guide to CPD for social workers. It includes the updated Social Work England requirements, practical tips for completing and recording CPD, and support to use our resources to continue developing in your role. https://ow.ly/5upy50XeTE0

An estimated one in ten children in the UK have long-term speech, language and communication needs. Explore a four-part practice guide that aims to enable decision-making by children and young people with communication needs for #DevelopmentalLanguageDisorderDay. https://ow.ly/xaZi50XaXCM

Safeguarding systems for those aged under 18 and over 18 operate to different thresholds, legislative frameworks, eligibility criteria and paradigms. Explore an open access briefing that explores #TransitionalSafeguarding, outlining the key principles of this approach. https://ow.ly/b5XT50XaUfX#TransitionalSafeguarding

“My strong family network keeps me very grounded; Caribbean parents will never let you get too big for your boots! But they are my safe place and anchor in life..." We talk to Sherrelle Parke, Research and Development Manager @researchip.bsky.social 👉 buff.ly/6YR0h0a @bhmuk #PowerAndPride2025

The needs of young people rarely cease at 18. Many harms can escalate at this point – not least because support reduces or stops altogether. Our #TransitionalSafeguarding briefing is for those interested in safeguarding young people across systems for children and adults https://ow.ly/SK9b50X8vUm

Identities are often shaped by a sense of self that stems from our values, attitudes, and beliefs. Explore a new open access videos that examine the role of identity and race in social work for #BlackHistoryMonth. https://ow.ly/p8Ib50X7AUu

Do have a look at this great role in our adults team. We are really keen to hear from people with adult social care or related sector knowledge and strong facilitation skills. As the hiring manager and supervisor of the adults team, I’m really happy to have a chat about the role so do get in touch!

Join our team! We are looking for a Senior Research and Development Officer who is passionate about evidence-informed practice to join our Adults team. Closing date for applications is 24 October. www.researchinpractice.org.uk/adults/conte...

Improving outcomes for children and young people in complex situations with multiple needs, at risk or subject to a Deprivation of Liberty New findings from research by Research in Practice and @ncb.org.uk: ow.ly/fiTI50X4MAp

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Link Officers’ Annual Meeting last week. The event was a valuable opportunity to connect with Link Officers from across our Partner network to discuss, reflect and share knowledge on the theme of workforce futures.