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joanna macdonald

@joannamacdona16

Interim Chief Officer for Clackmannanshire & Stirling HSCP. Faith makes everything possible; Hope makes everything work and Love makes everything beautiful ❤️

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The ALLIANCE (@alliancescot) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As part of our work with Scot Gov Health on women’s health we’re hosting events across March and April to share info and encourage discussion. Have a look in our Women’s Health Spring Events Programme and register to one of our sessions. buff.ly/3D9N33l

As part of our work with <a href="/scotgovhealth/">Scot Gov Health</a> on women’s health we’re hosting events across March and April to share info and encourage discussion.
Have a look in our Women’s Health Spring Events Programme and register to one of our sessions.
buff.ly/3D9N33l
healthandcare.scot (@hacscot) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Proposals to establish a social work-specific government adviser and a national agency to support their work will move ahead, the Scottish government has confirmed. Maree Todd Social Work Scotland BASW The Scottish Social Services Council healthandcare.scot/stories/4076/n…

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On World Social Work Day, Justice Secretary Angela Constance thanked social workers for their skilled and dedicated work supporting individuals and families in communities across Scotland. #WSWD2025

On World Social Work Day, Justice Secretary <a href="/AConstance23/">Angela Constance</a> thanked social workers for their skilled and dedicated work supporting individuals and families in communities across Scotland. 

#WSWD2025
Office of the Chief Social Work Adviser (OCSWA) (@sg_ocswa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Are you passionate about Scotland's social care system? Scottish Ministers are looking to recruit a Convener shorturl.at/Rj2c9 and two Council Members shorturl.at/chmaH to the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) The Scottish Social Services Council Apply online now, until 28 April.

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A reminder of our good practice quick guide on Power of Attorney for staff in hospitals and care homes. Read the guide here: bit.ly/3uJ5na0

A reminder of our good practice quick guide on Power of Attorney for staff in hospitals and care homes. 
Read the guide here: bit.ly/3uJ5na0
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📢 We're recruiting for a Deputy Chief Social Work Adviser. To lead on all aspects of children’s social work. Working closely with policy teams to ensure professionally-informed advice with a specific focus on children’s services. Closing date 23 April shorturl.at/wiUZQ

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Register for #OurVoicesMatter conference (next Wed) where we'll put health and social care under the microscope. Hear from Neil Gray MSP Sir Michael Marmot Jane-Claire Judson joanna macdonald Margaret Moncrieff Shabir Beg OBE Pennie Taylor & others. Full agenda > alliance-scotland.org.uk/alliance-annua…

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The Office of the Chief Executive NHSScotland conference heard that a “significant gap” remains in the understanding of racism between white & minority ethnic social workers, with Iriss researchers calling for better anti-racism training. Angela Constance joanna macdonald The Scottish Social Services Council healthandcare.scot/stories/4137/r…

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🧵Introducing the first speaker The ALLIANCE conference, Pennie Taylor reflects on the theme, says “Let’s make our voices heard“. For Sara Redmond insights into the state of health & care in Scotland and the importance of #OurVoicesMatter conference⬇️ healthandcare.scot/stories/4125/h…

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The ALLIANCE Pennie Taylor Sara Redmond Cabinet Secretary Neil Gray MSP tells the #OurVoicesMatter conference that Scotland’s commitment to “high-quality passionate care is unwavering“ & welcomes the care reform paper published this week. Read some of the paper’s key priorities 👇 Scottish Care healthandcare.scot/stories/4141/n…

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Having those with lived experience is at the heart of our partnerships, explains joanna macdonald from Clackmannanshire & Stirling HSCP. Their voice is the most critical voice. It's a gift to ensure people have a voice and ensure that it's a powerful voice #OurVoicesMatter

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As many as half of Scotland’s social workers from minority ethnic backgrounds say workplace experiences of racism mean they are considering leaving their jobs. Read 👇 Iriss BASW Social Work Scotland Social Workers Union joanna macdonald Office of the Chief Social Work Adviser (OCSWA) Maree Todd healthandcare.scot/stories/4137/r…

Mental Welfare Scot (@mentalwelfare) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Development of our Strategic Plan for 2026-29: opportunity to share your views and contribute to our strategic plan priorities. If you would like to be involved in the development of the new strategic plan, please register your interest. More: bit.ly/44TZawI

Development of our Strategic Plan for 2026-29: opportunity to share your views and contribute to our strategic plan priorities. 

If you would like to be involved in the development of the new strategic plan, please register your interest. More: bit.ly/44TZawI
Kirsty Pate (@kirstypate) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We are looking for a Clinical Lead to be part of the Trauma Responsive Social Work Services Programme. Brilliant opportunity for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to take up a strategic leadership role at national level. lnkd.in/eEHr2uZK Closes 8th June. Office of the Chief Social Work Adviser (OCSWA)

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The Bill has passed almost 6 months on from Scottish government’s decision to scale-back its plans for a National Care Service, as a result of pushback against proposals for structural reform. Here’s what the new plans commit to deliver 👇 Maree Todd healthandcare.scot/stories/4177/s…

Office of the Chief Social Work Adviser (OCSWA) (@sg_ocswa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Only a few days left to comment on the next stage of development of the graduate apprenticeship in social work. Please share. Social workers, employers, sector partners - tell us your views - before Monday 16 June.

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We’re hosting two online information sessions to support our consultation on the Standards for Social Work Education: - Thursday 17 July, 4-5pm - Tuesday 19 August, 4-5pm Book you place: sssc.uk.com/about-us/consu…

We’re hosting two online information sessions to support our consultation on the Standards for Social Work Education: 
- Thursday 17 July, 4-5pm 
- Tuesday 19 August, 4-5pm 
 
Book you place:  sssc.uk.com/about-us/consu…