Day 2 of #JSWEC2021 just starting, chaired by @JoWarner01. Impressive panel including Baroness Hilary Armstrong, @MarkDrakeford & @JulieMorganLAB. Apparently representatives of other parties were approached but unavailable. Says something about #SocialWork, society & solidarity?
Hilary Armstrong talking about how her experience of violence in her career in #SocialWork (interestingly including #CommunityWork), led her to look at the social causes, and then into politics. Informed her later work with the Social Exclusion (later, Inclusion) Unit. #JSWEC2021
Next up @MarkDrakeford. Ambivalent recruit to #SocialWork. Convinced by Bill Jordan that co-equal relationships with clients possible. Already a socialist, but became a politician because of cases stemming from poverty and deprivation. Same principles embedded in SW & his govt.
Third #JSWEC2021 panel member @JulieMorganLAB. Set up play group used with #gypsy and #traveller children, led to concern with human rights. Cried when removed child as #SocialWork er in Ely. Entered politics to eradicate poverty, violence to children & take policy 'big steps'.
Question from @Junethobu on role of (Political) casework. Hilary Armstrong says #LivedExperience essential to policy. @MarkDrakeford says it shows where the gaps are, and adds human face to bureaucracy. @JulieMorganLAB says you also need influence to be able to change policy.
Question from @Alisounjm on the value of Older People's Commissioner in Wales. @JulieMorganMSP talks about the essential role of informing decisions during the in the pandemic.
While we've been online @harrymvenning of Clare in the Community clareinthecommunity.co.uk/artwork.php fame has been busying himself with a cartoon. Who knows, maybe he will post in here so you can see it for yourself. #JSWEC2021. @JoWarner01 may post link to a recording?
Harry has indeed tweeted his drawings
https://twitter.com/harrymvenning/status/1413426957723787268
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