Social Working Independently

Kelly Hicks, Social Worker of the Year 2011, left employment with Doncaster Council and to move in to independent work in the community. Hicks then founded Personalisation Forum Group, a peer support community network for people with mental health problems, whose action has helped to support members and help avoid emergency psychiatric admissions. Group action by the PFG has subsequently forced Doncaster Council to live up to it's statutory obligations in social care assessments for people with mental health problems. You can read more about Hicks work in the Guardian, 12 June 2012.

Apps for Independent Living

The June/July issue of Learning Disability Today has a short article on how everyday technology including phone and tablet apps are helping people with daily challenges like using public transport and communication. Learning Disbability Today can be accessed via CareKnowledge.

Cushen, M. (2012). Getting technical. Learning Disability Today. June/July 2012, 14-15.