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fran leddra

@franlc

Former Chief Social Worker for Adults in England, PSW & Strategic Lead Thurrock. Now Independent Consultant. All views are my own

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socialworkwithadults.blog.gov.uk/
Joined February 2009
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Becky@Rebecca2596003124 Mar 2023
Replying to @tanya_tavi @franlc @GodfredBoahen2 @claudiamegele @bostonian_PSW @TendyMuro @LeireAgirre4
Really enjoyed yesterday's session thank you. Could listen to you all all day. Loving the book too ♥️
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Three years ago, Beth was locked in a seclusion cell. Clinicians then were recommending she went to Rampton Today we went out shopping together, then she cooked me an amazing chicken curry The right care, in the right environment, by amazing staff with humanity & right support.
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@Mwharvey What a day! The launch of the SC WRES website! See, look what you started! Now, that's a legacy! #congratulations @franlc @triciaapc @skillsforcare @jeremyhuntdiary
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We are excited to launch Thurrock Social Work Academy and celebrate social work in #Thurrock this afternoon with guest speakers including @LynRomeo_CSW @JennyColesDCS @franlc @SocialWorkEng #WSWD2022 #TeamThurrock
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(1/2) It’s #TimeToTalk day & like many others, we think #HumanConnection is the answer to #ToughTimes - that’s why we created #PublicLivingRooms. They’re welcoming, no agenda spaces where folk can sit alongside others & #LookOutForEachOther.
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Lyn Romeo@LynRomeo_CSW28 Jan 2022
Today we published the revisiting safeguarding practice independent report which will support adult #SocialWorkers to refresh their knowledge and understanding of their roles and responsibilities. Read the latest blog from @Mwharvey @franlc ⬇️ socialworkwithadults.blog.go…
Revisiting safeguarding practice

Revisiting safeguarding practice

Continuous professional development in safeguarding practice is essential if we are to serve individuals, families, and communities well. The recently published Revisiting safeguarding practice will...

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We're lovin hosting our #grief and #loss spoon room today, a format we💜from our partners & friends @Camerados_org - space to #be, #share and #connect with others on your experiences. People from Liverpool, Norwich, West Mids, Wales, and London joining us today! YAY! #bealongside
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Please watch this thought provoking short film from the inspiring @GerardW68 about improving health outcomes for People with Learning Disabilities in such a simple way. Beautifully narrated. qni.org.uk/explore-qni/nurse…
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#Outofsight shows the impact on ppl and their families of inhumane inpatient treatment & what can be achieved with the right community support. Thank you to all the families involved, specifically those who gave their stories to our report @JeremyH09406697 @AQuinnUnbroken
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Don't miss Out of sight – who cares? Our Restraint, segregation and seclusion review final report has now been published 👇 buff.ly/3mcd440
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Lyn Romeo@LynRomeo_CSW12 Oct 2021
I want to encourage all frontline social care workers to book their #covid19 booster vaccine now. It’s important to protect yourself and to keep the people you care for safe . Follow the link to book yours at : NHS.uk/conditions/coronaviru…
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tanya moore@tanya_tavi12 Oct 2021
Thank you to @CriticalPub for giving our book such a lovely launch at #cclive2021 today.
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Maff Potts@MaffPotts8 Oct 2021
I have an an announcement! #HittingtheRoad #GettingBeepedAt @Camerados_org #WhenLifeisPants @WtonforEveryone #ToughTimes
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Lyn Romeo@LynRomeo_CSW13 Sep 2021
Very pleased to welcome our new Mental Health Social Work lead : @franlc @1adass @MhBasw @AdultPSWNetwork bit.ly/3z54hGP
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"Good commissioning is dependent on co-production – a hypothesis" New blog from Ian Kennard @thurrockcouncil on how they used co-production to commission a new service for direct payments 👉bit.ly/37gZV4f @Thurrockcvs @LGAcomms @1adass @CommCats @franlc @Tashsli3
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Morning fine people - please do share this upbeat and optimistic edition of @DHSCgovuk's Adult Social Care Update @sallykenny @laurenhurley @shutcake @LynRomeo_CSW @franlc @TLAP1 @markybt @Mwharvey @AdultPSWNetwork #COVID19 @ChampioningCare #CareHomeOpenWeek
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The latest @DHSCgovuk Adult Social Care Update is in subscribers' inboxes now. Featuring messages of support from Chief Nurse for Adult #socialcare @sturdy_deborah, a star-studded #COVID19 vaccination film and reviews of a very positive #CareHomeOpenWeek bit.ly/3dW6HjE
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Sam Prowse@s_prowse6 Jul 2021
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Thanks Fran for sharing the influence of your mum. On my break I’ve taken time to reflect and think about my mum with it being her birthday today & what a wonderful mum/person she was and what she taught me in the short time we had together. continue to learn about her that helps
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Natasha@tasha_a729 Jun 2021
Joining the Chief Social Worker for Adults @franlc to listen to their Bridging the Gap briefing on transitional safeguarding. Feels like a huge step forward for Adults Services to be highlighting and prioritising this huge gap in provision.
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Dez Holmes@dez_holmes29 Jun 2021
Am absolutely HYPED to be launching this briefing on #TransitionalSafeguarding and the vital role of social work and safeguarding with adults. Very grateful to @franlc for making the space for this piece of work.
fran leddra (@franlc) profile picturefran leddra@franlc4 Jun 2021
It has been a delight working with @dez_holmes and @NatWorGroup @BASW_UK @LGAcomms @1adass on this important briefing. A long time coming for me and a privilege to have been in a position to lead this. A must read for adult social workers.@Mwharvey gov.uk/government/publicatio…
Bridging the Gap: transitional safeguarding and the role of social work with adults

Bridging the Gap: transitional safeguarding and the role of social work with adults

A joint, independent briefing setting out the importance of transitional safeguarding within adult social work.

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Lyn Romeo@LynRomeo_CSW17 Jun 2021
ICYMI Carers Week: my personal perspective - Social work with adults socialworkwithadults.blog.go…
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'A person cannot consent to abuse. Having capacity and "making unwise decisions" is not consenting to be abused' - excellent new briefing on safeguarding young adults
fran leddra (@franlc) profile picturefran leddra@franlc4 Jun 2021
It has been a delight working with @dez_holmes and @NatWorGroup @BASW_UK @LGAcomms @1adass on this important briefing. A long time coming for me and a privilege to have been in a position to lead this. A must read for adult social workers.@Mwharvey gov.uk/government/publicatio…
Bridging the Gap: transitional safeguarding and the role of social work with adults

Bridging the Gap: transitional safeguarding and the role of social work with adults

A joint, independent briefing setting out the importance of transitional safeguarding within adult social work.

gov.uk
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