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OU WELS Praxis @welspraxis.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Join us tomorrow for an insightful #SoTL session: “Demystifying criticality: scoping the potential of an interactive writing tool” with Bob Hallawell and Deborah Cooper. Don’t miss out—explore the potential with us! ✅ Register now via our website: university.open.ac.uk/scholarship-...

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British Association of Social Workers @basw-uk.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

🧠 To mark #ActionForBrainInjuryWeek we're re-sharing a recent episode of Let's Talk Social Work exploring how social workers can best support people with a brain injury to ensure their rights are upheld. 🔗 Listen here: shows.acast.com/lets-talk-so... #ABIWeek | #BrainHealth

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Nick @akanicholas.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Just finished listening to this podcast. Found it really interesting and would love to learn more if anyone has any recommendations. cc: @carolinejbald.bsky.social @katemellor.bsky.social.

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Dr Caroline J Bald @carolinejbald.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Glad you found it interesting. Lovely to connect. Have a look at @biswg-uk.bsky.social for more information. We are launching @headstogether.bsky.social modules over the coming months. We also have a series of recorded presentations. Otherwise give us a shout and we’ll happily connect you.

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Trump's proposed 2026 budget would dramatically cut federal funding for traumatic brain injury research. The proposal would eliminate all of the $8.25 million at the CDC marked for brain injury research and public education about the dangers of concussions. www.espn.com/espn/story/_...

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Trump plan cuts funding for brain injury research

The Trump administration's budget request eliminates major federal funding for traumatic brain injury research and education, potentially undercutting efforts to address head injuries in sports.

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Callum Parrish @callumparrish.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Expectant mothers will receive safer maternity care as a new NHS programme to help prevent brain injury during childbirth is rolled out across the country.

gov.uk

New NHS programme to reduce brain injury in childbirth

Government to roll out the Avoiding Brain Injuries in Childbirth (ABC) programme nationally

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Stephanie Convery @gingerandhoney.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Among the prison population, the prevalence of acquired brain injury is astronomically high, leading legal experts to argue that the justice system is effectively criminalising disability. Thank you to Mike and Jai for sharing their stories. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

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Almost half of Victorian male inmates have a brain injury. For Michael, diagnosis was the first step to a new life

Legal experts argue that the system that is supposed to be providing justice is effectively criminalising disability instead

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Special Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Surrey LA has reimbursed a total of £26.5k to 27 families who used private educational psychologists for EHC needs assessments, due to an LA shortage. This “story” is because Surrey was forced to act after numerous parental complaints to the Ombudsman. www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/...

bbc.co.uk

Private educational psychologist assessments refunded by council

Families went private due to a lack of qualified professionals at Surrey County Council.

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KerrBear @kerrbear.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Don’t let the arrest of a Federal Judge distract you from the announcement that ICE can enter anyone’s home without a warrant to look for migrants.

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Dr Caroline J Bald @carolinejbald.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

EVENT: Working with Brain Injury: Looking forward to presenting with Dr Czarina Kirk consultant neuropsychiatrist (secure services) Social Work in Health Forum - basw.co.uk/events/worki... @basw-uk.bsky.social @headstogether.bsky.social @biswg-uk.bsky.social #braininjury #forensic #socialwork

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Dr Caroline J Bald @carolinejbald.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Pleased to share our latest publication in Comunitania. *“Stuck in the middle”: Social work educator attitudes to admissions decision-making in relation to applicants with criminal records in England.* New: lnkd.in/ergywvc9 Our initial discussion paper: lnkd.in/disMG2FV

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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Please read my latest Substack, where I talk about possible recovery timelines from a brain injury. Your journey will be as unique as your personality. open.substack.com/pub/kellytut...

open.substack.com

Brain Bumps: What's the Recovery Timeline?

I’ve been there, done that, and got the T-shirt in my closet.

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Grupo de Estudios de Historia de la Prisión @historiaprision.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

⌛ Últimas horas para mandar propuestas para el III Congreso Internacional de Historia de la Prisión y las Instituciones Punitivas (Pamplona, Enero 2026). ¡Venga, que todavía estáis a tiempo! 👉Tenéis todas las indicaciones en la primera circular: www.unavarra.es/digitalAsset...

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Dr Caroline J Bald @carolinejbald.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

That time of year again when that one corner of our garden does me proud. 🌱

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Dr Caroline J Bald @carolinejbald.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Be lovely to catch up. Thank you 🙏🏻

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Dr Caroline J Bald @carolinejbald.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Brilliant - and lovely to connect on here. Still up for crossover with @headstogether.bsky.social if helpful. Hope you are well.

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Dr Caroline J Bald @carolinejbald.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Thanks for the follow. I’d love to know more.

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martinbarrow.bsky.social @martinbarrow.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Journalists can now report from family courts in England and Wales in what the UK's most senior family judge has called a "watershed" change. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

Family courts: 'Watershed moment' as press allowed to report

From Monday, journalists can speak to families about ongoing cases and report what they hear in court.

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Dr Caroline J Bald @carolinejbald.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

14 Characteristics of Fascism: worth a reminder #LawrenceWBritt voxpopulisphere.com/2017/08/23/l...

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Dr Caroline J Bald @carolinejbald.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

@headwaylondon.bsky.social looking forward to joining your Burn’s Night/Winter Feast on 30th January!! For tickets to support this incredible charity link 👉 headwayeastlondon.org/events/winte...

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Leah Litman @leahlitman.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

SCOTUS just agreed to take a case about whether it violates parents' rights to religious exercise if schools instruct kids on gender and sexuality in ways that conflict with parents' religious convictions. (Mahmoud v. Taylor) www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

"Idaho Republican legislators have introduced a resolution on Tuesday urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 decision that established marriage equality nationwide."

advocate.com

Idaho Republicans file resolution to repeal marriage equality

They want to return to a so-called “natural definition” of marriage as between one man and one woman.

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Dr Caroline J Bald @carolinejbald.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Every 90 seconds: Listen to @biswg-uk.bsky.social trustees @katemellor.bsky.social & me with Steph Grant talk to Andy McC @ @basw-uk.bsky.social about the lived experience of #braininjury social work and #humanrights. Thank you for having us. Sign up for news & resources via here biswg.co.uk/news/

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Brain Injury News | The latest | The Brain Injury Social Work Group

Stay informed with the latest brain injury news from BISWG and the industry.

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Dr Caroline J Bald @carolinejbald.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Thank you to all authors submitting to the CfP. Ten papers have been selected with contributions globally including Aotearoa, Australia, India, South Africa, Germany, Spain, UK, Ireland & USA. Topics include education, forensic, prison, probation, youth. Thank you & we look forward to sharing.

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Dr Tahaney Alghrani @drtahaneyalghrani.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

First presentation today is Yorick Smaal (Griffith University, Australia). Brilliant paper on children's institutions in Australia. #CareorControl

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Napo the Union @napotheunion.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Napo and the Centre for Crime and Justice are proud to announce the launch of the Mike Guilfoyle Prize, an annual essay competition celebrating the values and professionalism that define probation practice. napomagazine.org.uk/napo-and-ccj...

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Napo and CCJS Launch The Mike Guilfoyle Prize - NAPO Magazine

Napo and the Centre for Crime and Justice Studies (CCJS) are proud to announce the launch of the Mike Guilfoyle Prize, an annual essay competition celebrating the values and professionalism that defin...

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Dr Caroline J Bald @carolinejbald.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Looking forward to tomorrow’s @basw-uk.bsky.social ‘Let’s Talk Social Work’ podcast release. @katemellor.bsky.social Steph Grant and I talking all things brain injury, social work and human rights,

This year’s university of Essex Human Rights Day chalking the stairs.

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Susie Dent @susiedentwords.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Word of the day is ‘forswunk’ (13th century): exhausted by work. I like to add ‘foreswunk’, exhausted before you even begin.

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Dr Caroline J Bald @carolinejbald.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Same. Thanks for this. Really appreciate it!

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Dr Caroline J Bald @carolinejbald.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Thank you. My wonder too is whether social work could offer similar for probation officers wanting to move into social work? We could then benefit from probation knowledge.

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Kristina Fassler @kristinafassler.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Person of the year? 👇

Gisele Pelicot. „Die Scham muss die Seite wechseln.“

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Dr Caroline J Bald @carolinejbald.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Had a wee debate with Keith Skerman @adass.bsky.social - it’s time socioa social and probation reconnect in this month’s @basw-uk.bsky.social professional social work magazine. (Disclosure: Two social work qualified ex-probation officers). Would love to hear your views? basw.co.uk/about-social...

basw.co.uk

It’s time social work and probation reconnect in England and Wales

With the Probation Service in turmoil and reoffending rates rising, social work lecturer Caroline Bald and social worker Keith Skerman call for radical thinking

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Frances Ryan @francesryan.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

If you’re applying for PIP, the charity Turn2Us has launched The PIP Tool: a free guide to navigate the benefits process. Their goal “is to make sure you know your rights and can afford what you need to enjoy life fully.” Share widely! pip.turn2us.org.uk

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Turn2us PIP Helper

Use the Turn2us PIP Helper to learn how to manage each stage of your PIP (personal independence payment) application process.

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UKPRP VISION research consortium @vision-research.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

#16DaysofActivism2024 To protect women in insecure migration status from experiencing violence associated with their migration status, it’s important the reporting of violence does not lead to immigration enforcement consequences for victims globalizationandhealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

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Dr Caroline J Bald @carolinejbald.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Post-impromptu swim puppuccino skills

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Dr Caroline J Bald @carolinejbald.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

@fionadeacon.bsky.social lovely to ‘meet’ you. Would love to discuss your work if you had time. Am looking at the crossover between social work and probation (as an ex SPO, SW lecturer).

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