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Social Work History Network @socwkhistory.bsky.social · 5d

This day in social work history ⏳

4th October 2021: Following widespread criticism for not having social worker representation on their board since they were founded, the regulator of social workers in England, Social Work England, finally appoints two registered social workers.

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Social Work History Network @socwkhistory.bsky.social · 7d

This day in social work history⏳

1st October 1971: The Central Council for Education and Training in Social Work (CCETSW) was established to regulate social work training and education across the UK. It would last until 2001.

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Social Work History Network @socwkhistory.bsky.social · 8d

This day in social work history ⏳

30th September 2013: Olive Stevenson, social worker and academic, died. Stevenson was part of Maria Colwell inquiry, and was a founding editor of @BJofSW. See @CommunityCare recent tribute: www.communitycare.co.uk/2024/08/07/a...

'A true doyen of social work': the life and influence of Olive Stevenson - Community Care

Professors David Howe, June Thoburn and Ray Jones reflect on Olive Stevenson's influence on the social work sector and their careers.

www.communitycare.co.uk

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Social Work History Network @socwkhistory.bsky.social · 12d

This day in social work history ⏳

26th September 1876: Edith Abbott born in Nebraska, USA. Abbott advocated for social work education at a graduate level, and became the Dean of @UChicagoCrown, the first female dean of any graduate school in the USA. crownschool.uchicago.edu/about/histor...

Edith Abbott

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Social Work History Network @socwkhistory.bsky.social · 15d

Still time to register for Thursday's (25 September 2025) event in London: Social Work Networks: Past, Present and Future. 14:00 to 16:00. Booking and details here:
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/socia...

Social Work Networks: Past, Present and Future | King's College London

Joe Hanley; James Blewett; Jane Tunstill; June Thoburn

www.kcl.ac.uk

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Health and Social Care Workforce Research Unit @hscwru.bsky.social · 28d

Social Work Networks: Past, Present and Future
#swhn @socwkhistory.bsky.social
Joe Hanley, Jane Tunstill, James Blewett, June Thoburn
25 September 2025 14:00 to 16:00
All welcome!
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/socia...

Social Work Networks: Past, Present and Future | King's College London

Joe Hanley; James Blewett; Jane Tunstill; June Thoburn

www.kcl.ac.uk

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Social Work History Network @socwkhistory.bsky.social · 28d

Notification of upcoming event from our network: 'Social Work Networks: Past, Present and Future'.

Speakers: Joe Hanley, Jane Tunstill, James Blewett and June Thoburn. All the Js!

25 September 2025 14:00 to 16:00 in London. All welcome!
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/socia...

Social Work Networks: Past, Present and Future | King's College London

Joe Hanley; James Blewett; Jane Tunstill; June Thoburn

www.kcl.ac.uk

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Social Work History Network @socwkhistory.bsky.social · Aug 10

This day in social work history ⏳

10th August 2010: Josh MacAlister, now Labour MP, published first proposal for what would become social work fast-track Frontline: “a dedicated social enterprise can meet its goals better than a government department”
archive.progressivebritain.org/2010/08/10/c...

Care First | Progress | News and debate from the progressive community

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Social Work History Network @socwkhistory.bsky.social · Aug 9

This day in social work history ⏳

9th August 1956: International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) formed and first executive committee elected. Original 12 members: Australia, England, Belgium, France, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland & USA.

Social Work History Network @socwkhistory.bsky.social · Aug 1

This day in social work history ⏳

1st August 2012: The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) takes over regulatory responsibility for social workers in England from the General Social Care Council (GSCC), abolished as part of the “bonfire of the quangos”.

Social Work History Network @socwkhistory.bsky.social · Jul 28

This day in social work history ⏳

28th July 1957: Edith Abbott died in Nebraska, USA (age 80). Abbott advocated for social work education at a graduate level, and became the first female dean of any graduate school in the USA (University of Chicago). crownschool.uchicago.edu/about/histor...

Edith Abbott

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Social Work History Network @socwkhistory.bsky.social · Jul 26

This day in social work history ⏳

26th July 1945: Clement Attlee (1883-1967), former social worker, became Prime Minister of the UK, a position he would hold until 1951 as he oversaw radical domestic reforms. Attlee remained leader of the Labour party until 1955.

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Social Work History Network @socwkhistory.bsky.social · Jul 24

This day in social work history ⏳

24th July 1897: Aviation Pioneer and social worker Amelia Earhart born in Atchison, Kansas USA. Earhart was the first female aviator to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic. She also worked as a social worker at Denison House in Boston.

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Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · Jul 14

#HistNursing 💙

Cicely Saunders Archive is held at @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social Archive, you can view the catalogue here archives.kingscollections.org/index.php/k-...

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Social Work History Network @socwkhistory.bsky.social · Jul 14

This day in social work history ⏳

14th July 2005: Cicely Saunders, nurse, social worker, physician and writer, died in Bromley (aged 97). Saunders was the founder of St Christopher’s Hospice, considered to be the first modern hospice.

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Social Work History Network @socwkhistory.bsky.social · Jul 11

This was a notable decline in attendance since the first annual conference in 1928, a result of the challenges faced by the profession because of the Great Depression that started in 1929.
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Social Work History Network @socwkhistory.bsky.social · Jul 8

This day in social work history⏳

8-13th July 1928: The first International Conference of Social Work held in Paris, France, involving 5,000 delegates from 42 countries.

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Social Work History Network @socwkhistory.bsky.social · Jul 11

This day in social work history ⏳

11th-14th July 1932: The Second Annual Conference of Social Work held in Frankfurt, Germany, attended by 1200 delegates from 34 countries.

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Social Work History Network @socwkhistory.bsky.social · Jul 9

One year ago today 📅

9th July 2024: Janet Daby, MP for Lewisham East since 2018, and former fostering social worker, appointed as Minister for Children under the recently elected Labour Government. www.communitycare.co.uk/2024/07/22/f...

Former social worker confirmed as minister for children's social care - Community Care

Janet Daby will be more focused on social care than her predecessors as children's minister, with SEND and early years placed with colleagues

www.communitycare.co.uk

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Social Work History Network @socwkhistory.bsky.social · Jul 8

This day in social work history⏳

8-13th July 1928: The first International Conference of Social Work held in Paris, France, involving 5,000 delegates from 42 countries.

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Health and Social Care Workforce Research Unit @hscwru.bsky.social · Jul 4

Recording & slides from this week's @socwkhistory.bsky.social look back at Sure Start are available via:
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/the-s...

The Sure Start programme: a crucial chapter in the history of UK family support

Naomi Eisenstadt CB; Dr Carl Purcell

www.kcl.ac.uk

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Social Work History Network @socwkhistory.bsky.social · Jul 2

This day in social work history ⏳

2nd July 1937: Aviation pioneer and social worker Amelia Earhart disappeared over the Pacific. As well as her achievements in aviation, Earhart had also worked as a social worker in Boston, USA.

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Social Work History Network @socwkhistory.bsky.social · Jul 1

This day in social work history ⏳

July 2014: Global Definition of Social Work approved by IFSW General Meeting and IASSW General Assembly. Translated into twenty-six languages it is widely recognised as one of the most important contemporary definitions of social work.

Social Work History Network @socwkhistory.bsky.social · Jun 21

This day in social work history ⏳

21st June 1976 - Campaigner Barbara Robb died in London aged 64. Robb campaigned for rights of older people, founded AGEIS, and was editor of Sans Everything: A Case to Answer (1967), that included chapters and input from social workers.

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Social Work History Network @socwkhistory.bsky.social · Jun 21

This day in social work history ⏳

21st June 2023: Final Report of the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care Services in Northern Ireland, chaired by Professor of Social Work Ray Jones, published, with a total of fifty-three recommendations.

www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications...

Independent Review of Children’s Social Care Services

The Independent Review of Children's Social Services (Children's Services), led by Professor Ray Jones, which commenced in February 2022 has now concluded.

www.health-ni.gov.uk

Social Work History Network @socwkhistory.bsky.social · Jun 12

This day in social work history ⏳

12th June 1918: Cecily Saunders, nurse, social worker, physician, and writer, born in Barnet. Saunders was the founder of St Christopher’s Hospice, considered to be the first modern hospice.

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