Special Interest Group - Social Work’s Place in Emergencies and Disasters

Chair – Lena Dominelli

This will be the fourth meeting which is aimed at front line social workers, social work leaders and managers, emergency planners, volunteers and others who have an interest or role in responding to disasters. This meeting will be of interest to anyone who wishes to develop resilience in communities in times of disasters including floods and landslides, terrorism, chemical spillages and explosions and fires. This meeting will provide the opportunity to:

• Share knowledge and experience.
• Develop guidelines in the area of disasters.
• Develop training, seminars, conferences and other learning events.
• Obtain peer support in this area.

For further details or queries please contact england@basw.co.uk