COVID-19 resources for social workers
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Guidelines for social workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
British Association of Social Workers England
This briefing provides some principles that social workers can follow to enable them to work in anti-oppressive ways while protecting their own health and that of service users so as to ensure that the coronavirus is not spread by them, especially to vulnerable people. The briefing also provides some pointers that social workers may wish to consider when doing home visits, agency visits or going anywhere else to deliver services to those requiring them. This briefing complements British Association of Social Workers England (BASW) document professional practice guidance: The role of social workers in a pandemic and its aftermath: learning from COVID-19.
Last updated on hub: 15 June 2020Surviving COVID-19: social work issues in a global pandemic (Child protection and welfare, and social care)
University of Stirling
This briefing provides advice for social workers working with children and families during this coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The briefing covers what is COVID-19 and its symptoms; what steps do World Health Organisation (WHO) and national and local health advisors advocate people follow in preparedness, mitigation and suppression strategies; how can social workers work with children and families during this pandemic; and how can social workers take care of themselves and others while performing their statutory duties. The briefing also covers how to uphold anti-oppressive practice, ethical behaviour and human rights, home visits and personal protection and protective equipment.
Last updated on hub: 15 June 2020The role of social workers in a pandemic and its aftermath: learning from COVID-19: BASW professional social work practice guidance
British Association of Social Workers England
Practice guidance that outlines the professional role and responsibilities of social workers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The document includes sections about: the overarching human rights and safeguarding role of social workers; ethics and emergency legal powers; professional responsibilities and use of expertise throughout all phases of the pandemic; social workers in local emergency strategy and delivery partnerships; social workers roles and responsibilities at different ‘phases’ of the pandemic; and how to support social workers. The document references two supporting resources by Professor Lena Dominelli, University of Stirling: Guidelines for social workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and Social work during a health pandemic. [Published 28 May 2020, version 1]
Last updated on hub: 15 June 2020Social work in times of disasters: a green social work perspective webinar
British Association of Social Workers England
In this webinar, Professor Lena Dominelli (University of Stirling) discusses current research into social workers in disasters and what this means for frontline practitioners. This webinar is based on research Lena has been doing since 2009 in relation to disasters. On the webpage you can access accompanying resources and documents relevant to the webinar, including PowerPoint presentation [Webinar recording made 2 March 2020].
Last updated on hub: 15 June 2020Curate and connect project
The Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services
The Curate and Connect project brings together special collections of Iriss resources based on topics at the forefront of the COVID-19 crisis. Each collection includes insights from a member of the social services workforce about the impact of COVID-19 and why this is an important topic right now. The first collection covers social isolation. New topics are planned about leadership and domestic abuse. [Resource launched 15 June 2020].
Last updated on hub: 15 June 2020COVID-19 updates from International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW)
International Association of Schools of Social Work
The International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) has been collecting stories of social work under COVID-19 from across the world. Includes examples of practice.
Last updated on hub: 15 June 2020The Academy of Fabulous Stuff: COVID-19 resources and innovations
Academy of Fabulous Stuff
During the COVID-19 crisis the NHS and Social Care will be at its innovative best; finding new and better ways, developing resilience, being kind and improving the patient experience. Platform for sharing lots of innovative examples of practice.
Last updated on hub: 10 June 2020COVID-19 staff risk assessment flow chart
British Association of Social Workers England
This flow chart is to help managers and staff to identify what risk assessments need to be carried out for their individual staff and what measures should be put in place to minimise risk during the COVID-19 crisis. Whilst all risks to social workers cannot be completely eliminated, employers should take all possible steps that they can to minimise the risks.
Last updated on hub: 09 June 2020COVID-19 GUIDE 4: What you can do about undetected Dual Sensory Impairment (DSI)
Hearing Impairment and Visual Impairment Support UK
Hi-VisUK information and guidance series is designed to help those supporting or caring for an older person with Dual Sensory Impairment (DSI) during this COVID-19. This guide covers what you can do about undetected Dual Sensory Impairment (DSI).
Last updated on hub: 09 June 2020COVID-19 GUIDE 3: Professionals supporting an older person with Dual Sensory Impairment
Hearing Impairment and Visual Impairment Support UK
Hi-VisUK information and guidance series is designed to help those supporting or caring for an older person with Dual Sensory Impairment (DSI) during this COVID-19. This guide covers professionals supporting an older person.
Last updated on hub: 09 June 2020