Month: October 2014

Written by Smartacus

The unique contribution of Social Work?

In a break from moaning about resources, this week I have been forced to think about what social workers contribute NHS mental health services that is different to what our colleagues from medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, and psychology  do. It was initially quite difficult to define: the actual tasks we carry out are determined more by […]

Written by Smartacus

The Madness of Cuts: a Self-Harming NHS?

I’ve been wondering how best to explain the madness currently affecting my workplace without either ranting or failing to convey the point.  At a time when Clegg has pledged to reduce Mental Health waiting times; the Government has promised parity of esteem for Mental Health through the Health and Social Care Act 2012 ; NHS staff are striking for fair pay; and […]