Social Work academic in the North West.
Joined January 2014
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Valerie Gant retweeted
National Geographic Picture of The Year. Black images are shadows of zebras. Zoom in and you will see zebras.
Fantastic news! Excited to be shortlisted for these awards @uochester @FhscChester lovely news before our new social work students join us too😀
Valerie Gant retweeted
Next up, a massive well done to our University of the Year finalists! #SWA22🎓
Category supported by @coventrycc
Shaping the social workers of tomorrow, the finalists are:
🔹@SolentUni
🔹@oxford_brookes
🔹@uochester
Just about to do my last ever school run, 33 years after my oldest started in reception my youngest is about to finish year 11-is this a record? I won’t miss buying uniforms, packed lunches or that ominous phrase from teachers ‘May I have a quick word?’ 😂
Informative and enjoyable event today with Russell Haywood @Ellsworth_Krebs @ChrisLewisEhu with NWAG and @NarrativeResea1 learning about fiction as research, using narrative, non fiction and storytelling. So lovely to be with people again!
Fantastic to be in Birmingham actually in person @BASW_UK loads of amazing presentations and such a warm welcome 🤗 great to hear about the role of BASW ambassador @ClarePatrick97 too. Thanks to all the organisers for arranging such a successful event
Through security @manairport T2 in 40 mins -friendly staff even at 5am 😀queues for food and drink much longer though
Valerie Gant retweeted
MISSING PERSON. My son Daniel Carberry has been missing since 1pm yesterday. He was last seen in the University area of Liverpool city centre and may be in a vulnerable condition. Could you please share this post and either DM me or ring 101 (Ref. 828) if he’s been seen ❤️
Welbeck takes two from Gray in six-figure deal and four-way auction thebookseller.com/rights/wel…
Thanks to @NickyHaire from NWAG-North West Autoethnography group for fascinating talk. Thought provoking examples of music as autoethnography #autoethnography #musictherapy
Lovely few days studying at this inspiring place @gladlib with @Notwedordead. Such a treat! 📚 🍰 🛏 #academictrip #librarylife
Valerie Gant retweeted
I'm wondering if any of our followers are yet to notice the new @AutoEthnoMag? Now accepting submissions at theautoethnographer.com/?fbc…
Valerie Gant retweeted
The latest Learning Disability Mortality Review (LeDeR) reveals shocking information about the deaths of people with a learning disability.
The #LeDeR report shows that people with a #LearningDisability are, on average, dying 25 years younger than the general population. (1/6)
ALT People with a learning disability are dying 25 years younger on average than the general population. (LeDeR, 2021) - Mencap logo
Valerie Gant retweeted
Join Visting Lecturer, Pauline Doherty, on her free public talk entitled 'An Exploration of the Adoption of Children in England'.
📅 2nd June 2021 📅
⌚ 4pm ⌚
👨🏻🏫 Hosted by @UoC_Museum 👩🏫
Book your place via email: [email protected]
Valerie Gant retweeted
Calling all SWE registered social workers to connect with this poll to contribute your views to the #CareReview #SocialWorkTwitter childrenssocialcare.independ… @CareReviewWatch @SocialWorkEng @BASW_UK
Valerie Gant retweeted
Are you a #YoungCarer?! At the Who Cares Campaign we are doing a survey to find out what YOU think needs to change. Everyone who fills the survey out will be entered into a raffle to win £50 worth of Amazon vouchers. Find out more here - forms.gle/Yqf2DE6haXKy5RdR8.
Valerie Gant retweeted
Need to talk to someone who understands? Join us on Monday 24 May for our next online Care for a Cuppa session, giving you the opportunity to speak to fellow unpaid carers over a cuppa ☕ sign up for free here: carersuk.org/cuppa
ALT Two mugs facing each other on desk with potted plant. Need to talk? Chat with other carers over a cuppa. carersuk.org/cuppa
Valerie Gant retweeted
Most carers haven't had any breaks from caring since March 2020, leaving them exhausted, burnt-out, and increasingly worried about the future. If you agree carers need more support to take a break, write to your MP today about @CarersWeek's new campaign! bit.ly/CarersWeekBreaksCampa…
Young carers must be everyone’s business @profsaulbecker a powerful message at #IYCC2021 -progress and hope only if we make it happen @Eurocarers_info