At Disability Rights UK, we know that creating a more inclusive society starts with equipping professionals with the knowledge, confidence and skills to work alongside Disabled people effectively.
On Thursday 8th October, Amarjit (Moving Social Care Manager) and Helen (Moving Social Care Training Officer) were delighted to attend the Learning Together Social Worker Event in Nottingham, where we had the opportunity to meet hundreds of passionate social work professionals and showcase the Moving Social Care programme.
A Day of Conversations, Learning and Collaboration
The event brought together social workers, managers, students and sector partners from across the region, creating a vibrant space for sharing ideas, exploring good practice and discussing the future of social work.
Representing Disability Rights UK, we hosted a market stall throughout the day, speaking with attendees about the Moving Social Care programme and embedding the social model of disability into everyday practice.
One of the highlights of the event was the enthusiasm shown by social workers who were keen to learn more about how they can strengthen their understanding of disability and improve outcomes for Disabled people they support. We had countless conversations with practitioners at different stages of their careers, all united by a desire to develop their skills and deliver truly person-centred support.
Raising Awareness of Moving Social Care
Our stall provided an excellent opportunity to introduce social workers to the Moving Social Care programme.
Moving Social Care is designed to help professionals explore disability through a rights-based lens, challenge assumptions and gain a deeper understanding of the barriers Disabled people experience relating to physical activity. The sessions encourage reflection on practice and provide practical tools that social workers can take back to their teams and organisations. Overall enhancing their knowledge, skills and confidence when having conversations regarding physical activity with service users.
Throughout the event, we spoke with social workers about how the programme complements their professional development and supports them to embed inclusive, strengths-based approaches in their work.
Turning Interest into Action
One of the most rewarding outcomes from the event was the number of social workers who signed up to attend the upcoming Moving Social Work CPD sessions.
These sign-ups reflect a growing commitment within the profession to understanding disability from a rights-based perspective and ensuring that Disabled people’s voices remain central to decision-making.
Looking Ahead
Events like Nottingham Learning Together demonstrate the power of bringing professionals together to share knowledge, build networks and inspire new ways of working.
We would like to thank everyone who stopped by our stall, shared their experiences and signed up for future learning opportunities. The enthusiasm and commitment shown by social workers throughout the day was genuinely inspiring.
