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On Tuesday 17th March, I had the pleasure of taking part in Social Work Day at the University of Chester, a valuable opportunity to speak directly with future social workers about what genuine rights-based, inclusive practice looks like for Disabled people. The day was really enjoyable and we had a guest performance from the University choir over lunch!
Conversations That Matter
Throughout the morning, I hosted the Disability Rights UK stand and spoke with students, lecturers and partner organisations. Many students were keen to understand how the social model of disability shapes practice and why listening to Disabled people’s lived experience is essential to good social work. What stood out was their willingness to reflect and share their current experiences.
Sharing the Moving Social Work Programme
In the afternoon, I delivered a session on our Moving Social Work programme. The Moving Social Work programme is a co-produced and evidence-based training programme that focuses on building the knowledge, skills and confidence of social workers around implementing physical activity into care planning. The discussion that followed was thoughtful and grounded. Their engagement showed a real appetite for change and a commitment to doing social work differently!
Looking Ahead
Social Work Day was a reminder of how important it is to bring Disabled people’s voices into social work education and practice. Change happens when people are willing to listen, reflect, and act.
If the enthusiasm and curiosity we saw from students is anything to go by, the future of social work is moving in a more inclusive, rights-driven direction. That’s good news for Disabled people, and it’s exactly the shift we’re working to support.
Next Steps
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