1a Listening and speaking

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSThroughout Series 7 we are exploring some of the central elements of social work practice and use of self. In this opening podcast, we explore listening and speaking. We consider the expertise that lies...

10b Review of the year

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSOur traditional end of series podcast is the review of the year. This review comes slightly later than usual so covers April 2021 to August 2022. We discuss some of the main events and themes, and consider...

10a Gender identity

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this last episode of the series, we look at the Equality Act protected characteristic of gender reassignment, and consider how social workers promote equality and challenge discrimination relating to...

9a Pregnancy and parenthood

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this podcast, we consider how social workers promote equality and challenge discrimination relating to pregnancy and parenthood. We look at why the Equality Act has a protected characteristic of pregnancy...

Equality – Marriage and civil partnership

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this podcast, we consider how social workers promote equality and challenge discrimination relating to people’s relationships. We look at rights and social work ethics, and consider how we can...

7a Equality – Sexual orientation

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this podcast, we consider how social workers promote equality and challenge discrimination relating to sexual orientation. We consider the importance of sexual identity, and look at how we can actively...

6a Equality – Sex

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this podcast, we consider how social workers can challenge discrimination on the grounds of sex. We consider the impact of sex on experiences and how this intersects with other aspects of identity. We...

5a Equality – Religion and belief

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this podcast, we consider how social workers engage with religion and belief. We discuss how our personal and professional values interact and how we engage with other people’s beliefs. We also look...

4b Working from home

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this podcast we talk about the impact for social workers of working from home. We consider the benefits and drawbacks around connection, accessibility and time, and we look at what the future might...

4a Equality – Race and ethnicity

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this podcast, we consider oppression relating to race and ethnicity, the importance of anti-racism in social work, and how social workers can enhance their role in challenging...