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Youth Voice @ National Children's Bureau @youthvoice.ncb.org.uk · 23/10/2025

Register for our November #MakingParticipationWork coffee morning to take part in a session focused on collaboration and problem-solving. Join participation and engagement colleagues for a group discussion on current projects and any issues we might be facing. Sign up here: buff.ly/92GIxU6

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Dr Lauren Wroe ~ she/her @lauriewroe.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Exciting #socialwork job with Social Workers Without Borders! Please take a look and share! @socialworkerswb.bsky.social socialworkerswithoutborders.org/vacancies/

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Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

@dezholmes1.bsky.social: Supporting the journey to adulthood means thinking in a less binary way - less either/or and more both/and #SupportingTransitions

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Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

@dezholmes1.bsky.social: You are either at risk or a risk, as if you can't be both. You are either culpable or vulnerable, and that isn't how it works < Dez's sharing of a young person's perspective that a cliff edge at 25 is still a cliff edge is bang on #SupportingTransitions

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Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Explore an open access Strategic Briefing that aims to support leaders in developing critical thinking to understand how systemic racism is constructed and perpetuated in policies, tools and practice within individual organisations and partnerships. www.researchinpractice.org.uk/all/publicat...

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Anti-racist systems leadership to address systemic racism: Strategic Briefing (2024)

This briefing offers an overview of anti-racist systems leaderships. It includes concepts, resources and practice tools to support leaders to develop critical thinking and work in partnership to estab...

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Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Racism and other forms of social inequality function through divisions based on difference. In a new blog, Dr. Suryia Nayak explores the importance of intersectionality, building on the work of the Reserach in Practice Equity: Change Project. www.researchinpractice.org.uk/adults/news-...

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We need a method to understand the holistic impact of multiple oppression – that method is intersectionality.

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Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

In a new two-part podcast, @dezholmes1.bsky.social talks to Meera Spillet about how our systems leadership could and should eradicate inequalities. They explore the roots of racism, what progress has been made and what needs to be achieved. www.researchinpractice.org.uk/all/content-...

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

I’m really looking forward to this FREE online event - all about the transition to adulthood. Managers and leaders across the children’s and adults sector - book your place now!

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National Children's Bureau @ncb.org.uk · 12/02/2025

Join us for this FREE online event in March where you will be able to share ideas and experiences of effective collaboration and innovation around transitions to adulthood and hear from our Strategic Director of Practice and Programmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social Sign up today! 👇

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Rob Greig @therobgreig.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Am I missing something with the new NHS priorities? The only reference to people with learning disabilities is a reduction in mental health inpatient stays? Really? Have I just travelled back 30 years? Nothing about poor general health that causes people to die almost 30 years early? Health checks?

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Jonathan Portes @jdportes.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

I've now complained to @ipso.co.uk & expect in due course Telegraph will be forced to correct this BS. They couldn’t even get London’s overall population right, let alone migration stats. But what are the "right" numbers? [1/n]

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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

🚨SCOOP: Starmer's ‘AI opportunities’ advisor didn't publicly declare numerous AI business interests - while he was writing key AI 'action plan' he's now charged with delivering Concerns gov't AI policy “could be directed by vested interests” New: democracyforsale.substack.com/p/starmers-t...

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Starmer’s top AI advisor did not declare role at Hakluyt AI investment fund

Exclusive: Concerns that government’s flagship AI policy “could be directed by vested interests”

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

So much of great practice leadership is about addressing siloes & creating connection across system boundaries. We’re now offering a leadership development programme for colleagues *across both* children’s & adults services. We are always #BetterTogether www.researchinpractice.org.uk/all/news-vie...

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Leading across boundaries – purchase individual places on a dedicated leadership development programme | Research in PracticeFacebook_SimpleTwitter_SimpleLinkedInMailShare_Outline

A Developing Practice Leaders programme offers opportunities for professional growth. Aimed at those who lead practice - purchase one or more individual places.

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Alistair Barrie @alistairbarrie.com · 21/01/2025

I think we should probably get a bit more worked up that it was a type of Nazi making some kind of salute, rather than obsessing over whether or not it was an actual Nazi salute.

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Angela Catley @angelacat.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

go.bsky.app/4JubDE9 welcome to the gang @ms-b.bsky.social Lots of lovely folks to follow in here!

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

I was raised on homeopathy as a child. As an adult I work to promote evidence-informed practice. We can ‘unlearn’ deeply held beliefs. Engaging with science helps… 👇🏼

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

This whole thread is really helpful for anyone not at the #HospitalToHome event (thanks @hbuckingham.bsky.social !) This post in particular made me involuntarily shout YEAH on the bus just now

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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 15/01/2025

All of our final panellists underlined need for a serious shift in how politicians and the public see the value of social care. “If there’s an issue the government should be burning its political capital on, it should be social care [reform],” added #hospitaltohome event chair Isabel Hardman.

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Not a single Reform MP has bothered to turn up to today's House of Commons debate on tackling violence against women and girls

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Mmm thanks. I am a bit ambivalent as per my blog!

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Thank you. It’s not exactly my thing (!) - but very happy for the RiP team’s hard work to be recognised.

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Thanks! Feels a bit 🤮 Never too important to speak to you!

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Thank you - that’s really lovely of you

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Aw thanks love x (I think the deal is they have to at least pretend to listen to you shouting when you get letters after yer name… right?)

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

You are such an excellent example to anyone considering social work - enjoy today x

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Oooh now - @elaineljames.bsky.social is company I’m very proud to be in!

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Cheers love. Not exactly my thing - but I’m delighted that the team’s work is recognised

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Thank you - that means a lot coming from someone I respect as much as you! x

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

it’s true - you softened me up with a fancy hat and now I’m all establishment… 😘

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Cheers. Not really my thing tbh - but then the recognition isn’t just for me, it’s for our amazing team 💙

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 18/12/2024

This #InternationalMigrantsDay, let's change the narrative. Here are six reasons why the UK NEEDS immigration. We are a nation made richer by immigration, both figuratively and literally. www.bestforbritain.org/six_reasons_...

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Six reasons why the UK needs immigration

Today is the United Nations' International Migrants Day, a day to shine a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of millions of migrants around the world.

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Tania Townsend @taniatownsend.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

At the #NCASC24 race and racism session, I was one of the Black audience members who commented. I have had to take a couple of weeks to reflect and reorientate. Here is why 🧵

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Resolution Foundation @resolutionfoundation.org · 10/12/2024

Our latest Housing Outlook finds that more than 1 million children are pushed into poverty by high housing costs. Tackling this should be a central element of the Government’s upcoming Child Poverty Strategy. Read the full report➡️https://buff.ly/3VnzDq8

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Exactly. People need hopeful narratives and emotional connection. No voter ever got excited about a KPI. Robotic managerialism isn’t the only or most effective counterpoint to glib incompetence.

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Really looking forward to reading this

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Mark Owers @markowers.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Foster care is at a critical crossroads. We need urgent reform: 1. Better financial support for foster carers. 2. A rebalancing of power and respect between social workers and foster carers. 3. Systemic changes, including portability of foster carers’ approval, to grant carers more autonomy.

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Far too long! I’m grand, hope you are too - esp with such sad news recently 💙

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Knew you’d be the person to ask Ruby - thanks! ☺️

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Heesoo Jang @heesoojang.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

I was preparing to pitch an op-ed on the nationwide protests calling for President Yoon's resignation, aiming to provide global context amid the limited international coverage. Given the urgency, I’m sharing it now. I didn’t expect events to escalate this quickly. #SouthKorea #Democracy

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Last updated December 3, 10:09 AM South Korea Is Fighting for Democracy Again—And the World Needs to Know Heesoo Jang Assistant Professor of Media Law and Ethics Journalism Department, University of...

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

This needs to be taken seriously and taken seriously now - not in 3 years' time. www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

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Dez Holmes @dezholmes1.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

This from @iandunt.bsky.social is a helpful summary of the assisted dying debate (it doesn’t thread in places, mind). Feels like quite a different debate; let’s hope the humanity & care extends into the next stage. The issue is too important to treat as a point-scoring bun-fight.

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Really important discussion here of how to improve scrutiny in the remaining stages of the bill

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