Community Care

APRIL 24, 2024

The book, edited by Rebekah Pierre, professional officer at the British Association of Social Workers (BASW), features contributions from people aged 13 to 68, from renowned poet and author Lemn Sissay to first-time writers. Their diverse experiences are brought to life in this book.” They aren’t.

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Social Worker Foster Care Diversity 320

The Vintage Social Worker

AUGUST 2, 2022

I love Lemn Sissay’s poetry and I loved the book, My Name is Why, if you are allowed to love a book that is a real life story of loss, anger, bewilderment and sadness. A few nights ago I saw him speak and read from his book on stage at the Holt Literary festival. I wonder if it is still on the statute books.

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Schools Psychiatric Empathy Welfare 81

The Guardian

APRIL 19, 2024

Poet says government has rejected some 2022 MacAlister recommendations because reforming system is not a vote winner UK politics – latest updates The poet and broadcaster Lemn Sissay has accused ministers of ignoring “brilliant” recommendations to improve the “dysfunctional” children’s social care system in England because they are not vote winners.

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Government 72