Social Work in East Sussex

68 years ago today, millions of people tuned into a BBC Panorama report about a Swiss family harvesting spaghetti from trees. 🎥 Watch the 'spaghetti harvest' here: ow.ly/7y7c50Vslp3 What's the best April Fool's joke you have encountered?

@JanetDaby Read our full response for more information on what was announced in Parliament today and what should happen next. 👇 kinship.org.uk/our-work-and-i…

@PaddyKumar3 @PaddyKumar3 We have now amended the original article/blog post, along with posts on other social media platforms. However, unfortunately X does not have the function to amend historic posts. Sorry. - Katie

@SocialWork_ES Thank you. I don't think this is pedantry. People from history should not be retrospectively attached to modern causes.

This LGBT+ history month, Stories from Social Work by the Sea is proud to share the story of Jane Addams. Jane was considered by many as 'The Mother of Social Work' and was a fierce advocate of LGBT+ rights. Read more about this inspirational lady at ow.ly/a9Lt50UXQWx

@PaddyKumar3 @PaddyKumar3 Nor do we. We really appreciate observations/feedback like this, so thank you. - Katie

💡 We've had more than 190,000 contributions since we started asking for your ideas to help shape our 10 Year Health Plan. 💭 Now we want to know, what are your priorities for change? Take part in our new survey at change.nhs.uk

@PaddyKumar3 Thank you for bringing this to our attention (we really do appreciate it). We will absolutely ensure the post is amended (ASAP) and wholeheartedly apologise for this error.

@SocialWork_ES Perhaps you might like to amend your post.

Happy #WorldSocialWorkDay! Today, we celebrate the incredible contributions of social workers across the world, who selflessly dedicate their lives to making a difference. Every. Single. Day. #WorldSocialWorkDay #SocialWork #MakingADifference #WSWD2025 #EastSussex

👀 This Thursday! 👀 If you haven't already, make sure to sign up for our online ASYE information event . 📆 Thursday 20 March 🕟17:30 🔖 Book your place - ow.ly/MCyG50VjM3c #SocialWork #SocialWorkEducation #ASYE #FutureSocialWorkers #SocialWorkTraining #ESCC

Calling all final year students and Newly Qualified Social Workers! 🎓 Join us for our Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) information event. 📆 Thu 20 Mar 🕟 17:30 - 18:45 💻 Online via MS Teams Don't miss out, book today: ow.ly/7suq50VfNay

@PaddyKumar3 for greater acceptance and visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals in society. Her legacy continues to inspire social workers and activists today to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and create a more inclusive and equitable world. 2/2

@PaddyKumar3 @PaddyKumar3, a great observation - thank you for picking this up. It seems it was around 24 years later when modern transgender activism began. I found the following on onlinedegrees.keuka.edu/blog/lgbtq-soc…: Through her activism and commitment to social justice, Jane Addams paved the way 1/2

Think you’d make a great social worker, but don’t have a degree in social work? The Step Up to Social Work programme could be for you. Join us at our Online Open Evening to learn more. Book your place by e-mailing sw.admissions@sussex.ac.uk

"When I saw her next, she hugged me and said, 'You don’t know how much difference you’ve made.'" We hope you enjoy this week's Friday Story, 'Small sparks' ☕. Read via ow.ly/qYie50UTlv8. #FridayStory #MakeADifference #PositiveImpact

Enormous thanks to Emma Atkinson (@EastSussexCC) for sharing such a personal, inspiring Friday Story. Read via ow.ly/s0io50UOMQW. #FosterCare #FosterFamily #InspiringStories #FridayStory

Wishing a happy belated birthday to Clement Attlee, the focus of this week's Friday Story. You may know Clement Attlee was a past Prime Minister, but did you know he was also a Social Worker? Read more via ow.ly/tNJF50UBcyV. #FridayStory #ClementAttlee #SocialWork

Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year 🥳! We hope you enjoy the first Friday Story of 2025. "Oil and Water" - read below or via ow.ly/Z9Vk50UyRf5. #FridayStory #HappyNewYear #StoryTime #ChildrensSocialWork

Today's Friday Story post is a little different... The Christmas period will have been brimming with acts of kindness, love and people going above and beyond for others. So today, join us in giving the gift of sharing YOUR Friday Story. #FridayStoryES # #GiftOfSharing

From us to you, wishing you all a very Merry Christmas 🎄. However you're spending this time off, we hope you have a lovely break. Enjoy this week's festive Friday Story, The Spirit of Christmas. Read below or via ow.ly/i9yH50UtXLT. #FridayStory

On this day in 1930, Olive Stevenson, one of the foremost social work academics of recent times was born. So, today we thought it appropriate to celebrate her contributions to the profession we love. Read this week's Friday Story: ow.ly/8a1y50Uo8rn #OliveStevenson