An announcement that a further consultation will take place on the #LibertyProtectionSafeguards in early 2026 www.gov.uk/government/n... #LPS #DeprivationOfLiberty #MentalCapacity #HumanRights

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!

On my way to #LOAM25 and very much looking forward to hearing more about building and supporting a workforce for for the future. We have some great speakers joining us! @researchip.bsky.social

@bailii.bsky.social is a vital resource ensuring legal judgments are freely available. If access is restricted, it will lead to greater inequality. Support BAILII if you can so we can all continue to benefit from free access.

🚨 New research: Mental health services are failing young people with social work involvement. Our study shows they are more likely to be turned away, outsourced to other services, or have their liberty restricted. Learn more: www.ncb.org.uk/about-us/med...

Most people who rely on a food bank are disabled, new figures from the UK's leading network of food banks has revealed.

Our former Chief Executive, Cathie Williams, gave evidence today at Module 6 of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, highlighting the importance of social care in pandemic planning. Watch Cathie give evidence: www.youtube.com/live/FIJqkco...

#socialcare - essential support that most of us will need at some point in our lives. And this is how treat the people who provide that care.

NDAs used to gag victims of abuse are set to be banned in the UK. Zelda Perkins explains why this is a global turning point.

Everyone has the right to understand the support available to them – and to be part of the conversation. Explore how Research in Practice Brief Guides can support people with care and support needs to understand their rights and make informed choices. ow.ly/wQ2H50WjyFq

The Salvation Army has called for naloxone to be made widely available in public places to prevent drug deaths and save lives

As the WTwPN policy officer I'm interested in speaking with colleagues grappling with how to better support this group of parents, to hear the challenges and think about how the network might be able to support. Drop me a message if it would be helpful to have chat

Mind blowing it has taken this long, but a positive shift all the same.

“This is a window of opportunity and the time to act is now.” A powerful call to action at yesterday's #NCBsummit with 100 senior representatives from across the Early Years sector seeking to shape a shared vision from #ConceptionToReception. Find out more at buff.ly/NOjOnf5

Do you work in SEND? Take our short Workforce Survey and share it with your colleagues so we can design our training and resources to meet the SEND workforce’s learning and development needs. @ndtihello.bsky.social forms.office.com/e/LgGnRbEEVy

The April newsletter for the Working Together with Parents Network is out! If you're a professional working with parents with learning disabilities & learning difficulties and you're not a member of the network, run by family member @researchip.bsky.social, visit www.ncb.org.uk/WTWPN to sign up!

Just two weeks left to vote for the 2025 Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards! 🌟 Nominate a legal aid hero who exemplifies the spirit, commitment, and expertise of the sector. Nominations close 22nd April. Submit yours here: bit.ly/3R4e7V4

Our analysis showed up to 400,000 people would be pushed into poverty by the Government's proposed disability benefits cuts. This was put to PM Keir Starmer by @debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social at today's Liaison Committee. He said the cuts would 'change behaviour'. Watch below 🔽 1/2

Looking to make 2025 a year of kindness and positive impact? 💙 Support the Anti-Bullying Alliance by making a donation! Your contribution helps us create safer environments in which children and young people can live, grow, play and learn. Donate here: buff.ly/bDVJbAv

Very pleased we’ve welcomed lots of new members to the Working Together with Parents Network since our official launch yesterday. Professionals working with parents with learning disabilities & learning difficulties are welcome to join www.ncb.org.uk/WorkingToget...

We have launched the Working Together with Parents Network Website and we are welcoming professional members to join: www.ncb.org.uk/WorkingTogetherWithParents/About @researchip.bsky.social @ncb.org.uk

The Working Together with Parents Network has over 1,000 members and is a free-to-join and UK-wide network that engages with professionals from adult and children’s social care, education, health, legal & independent advocacy sectors to work towards a common vision. Join here: buff.ly/4bfvc7E (5/5).

Can’t wait to read this! Have ordered mine already! shorturl.at/nsq8D

Phil Anderson @ncb.org.uk also talks about how Social Care Future are highlighting the value of social care to the public. Our evidence review with them is well worth a read www.researchinpractice.org.uk/adults/publi... #PartnershipC

Lyn Romeo talks about how the Care Act should enable us to consider outcomes, going beyond a focus on deficits #PartnershipC

The What Works Centre for Children & Families has produced a guide (& one specifically for elected members) on support for parents facing adversities (poverty, substance misuse, partner violence, conflict in couple relationships, parent mental health challenges). Well worth a read! shorturl.at/FOwwN

Sir Andrew McFarlane, supported by @nuffieldfjo.bsky.social, has published a toolkit to support judges to write to children so they are heard and supported to understand decisions made by the family court. www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Writing-to-Children--A-Judges-Toolkit-V1.7-1.pdf