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BASW England Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Branch present: Neurodiversity and social work with Deb Solomon

This is a hybrid meeting with the option to join in person or online. It is open to students, social workers BASW members and non-members.

A seminar to explore key terms in relation to neurodiversity, what we need to know in practice, learning and development and how to develop allyship with Neurodivergent colleagues, students and society.

Deb Solomon works within Adult Care as a qualified social worker and a BASW member.

Following a surprise diagnosis of ADHD in 2020, set up the BASW Neurodivergent Social Workers Special Interest Group which is UK wide.

The group is working towards changing the culture within social care through the creation of research, training and campaign activity, ensuring neurodiversity is considered in all aspects of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Deb is also a member of the BASW Equality Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group.

Programme:

Light refreshments will be available from 6pm.

The branch meeting will start at 6.30pm

Speaker: Deb Solomon 7pm

The meeting will finish at 8pm

To register for your place click the Book Now button and you will be sent instructions on how to join.

For further information contact Liz.howard@basw.co.uk

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