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Eric Banks

@ericbanksSW

Social worker šŸ—£ LGBTQIA+ Rep for @swactionuk šŸŒˆ He/Him

 Sheffield, England
Joined October 2018
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Obsessed with the fact that my brother took my ā€œlol, come to Aus with meā€ text seriously and I now get 3 weeks of sunny fun with one of my fave people ā˜€ļøšŸ¬šŸ¦˜šŸ‡¦šŸ‡ŗšŸ’˜ @ericbanksSW #TwinzTakeAuz
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Imagine writing this after 32,000 Palestinians, over 12,000 of them children, have suffered violent deaths. Imagine writing this while knowing the final death toll will be much, much higher thanks to hunger, thirst and a destroyed healthcare system.
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1/ Trans Day of Remembrance is approaching. This can be a difficult time, and bring up difficult emotions. Here are a few ideas our community members sent in that can help you feel, process, and move through some of these more difficult feelings. #TDoR2023 #CollectiveCare
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Introducing Logan Brown, GLAMOUR's June Pride cover star ā¤ļø ā€œI'm a pregnant trans man and I do exist. No matter what anyone says, I'm living proof.ā€ šŸ”—glamourmagazine.co.uk/articlā€¦ #Pride #PrideMonth
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Join our headliner session at #SocialWorkWeek2023 where we share findings from the LGBTQ+ Young People in Social Care (LYPSA) studies led by @JasonHSchaub. Takes place Thurs 23 March, 5.30pm - 7pm w/ @drpmontgomery @JolieRosanne. Book your place here: socialworkengland.org.uk/socā€¦
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Eric Banks retweeted
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BASW@BASW_UK22 Feb 2023
Ready for World Social Work Month this March? šŸŒ We have a busy programme of UK-wide events and activities catering for all social work specialisms, interests and passions. šŸ‘ Find out more ā¬‡ļø #WSWD2023 basw.co.uk/world-social-workā€¦ @ScotsSW @BASW_Cymru @BASW_NI @SWU_UK @IFSW
Respecting Diversity Through Joint Social Action. World Social Work Day- 21st March 2023.

ALT Respecting Diversity Through Joint Social Action. World Social Work Day- 21st March 2023.

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Delighted that my first article exploring how autistic mothers of autistic children experience social work intervention has just been published in the BJSW šŸ™‚ Perplexing Presentations: Compulsory Neuronormativity and Cognitive Marginalisation... tinyurl.com/4bfrfunp
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We are saddened the PM has taken unprecedented steps to block implementation of the Scottish Gender Recognition Reform Bill. These are not the actions of a government that can stand on the international stage as a defender of LGBTQ+ rights. Our statement stonewall.org.uk/about-us/neā€¦
Statement on the UK Governmentā€™s decision to block Scotlandā€™s Genderā€¦

Statement on the UK Governmentā€™s decision to block Scotlandā€™s Genderā€¦

We are saddened that the Prime Minister has decided to block the implementation of the Scottish Gender Recognition Reform Bill, through an order underā€¦

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Cats and their tiny crocheted couches
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Are you care experienced and #LGBTQ+? Aged 18-25? Got an hour to spare to share your experiences? We would love to hear from you for this latest project which has been co-produced with LGBTQ+ #cep Please express your interest by emailing [email protected]
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Always good to have a visit from @mudge_kathryn & the good people at @LtPFUK @YorkshireSport. We talked about #TeamUnity & the wide ranging importance of #relationships formed/maintained through #sport @SheffCouncil #training #community #Sheffield
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Come join us as we discuss ways of improving LGBTQ+ young peopleā€™s experiences of social care. This free session takes place on Tues, 14 June 2022, 13:00 ā€“ 14:00 BST. You can find more details and register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/improvingā€¦
Improving LGBTQ+ Young Peopleā€™s Experiences of Social Care

Improving LGBTQ+ Young Peopleā€™s Experiences of Social Care

In this seminar, we are trying to address the gaps in our understanding of the social care experiences of LGBTQ+ young people.

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Well that didn't take long. We decided to take a trip on Amtrak with the kids for spring break. 9 hours into a pleasant ride, a man was suddenly standing next to me, shouting across me at my 6yo son, "Remember what I told you. They stole you. They're pedophiles." šŸ§µ
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We are launching a support group for trans and Non-Binary social workers and social care staff. See the leaflet for more info! #lgbtsocialwork #socialwork #SWAG
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For @guardiannews I wrote about being dumped in a hostel just months after finishing my GCSEs as a child in care. If you failed your child so miserably there would be criminal proceedings - but not for this shameless government. theguardian.com/commentisfreā€¦
I was placed in an adult hostel at 17 ā€“ and I can tell you, the British state is an appalling...

I was placed in an adult hostel at 17 ā€“ and I can tell you, the British state is an appalling...

If you failed your child so miserably, there would be criminal proceedings ā€“ but not for this shameless government, says care leaver Rebekah Pierre

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BASW@BASW_UK1 Feb 2022
Care-experienced delegation visits Downing Street to deliver 10k strong petition, Professional Social Work magazine basw.co.uk/resources/psw-magā€¦ @article_39 @RebekahPierre92 @TerryGalloway
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Has Covid-19 forced you to wear a mask and glasses at the same time? You may be entitled to condensation.
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šŸ“£ lots of exciting things happening at the SWAG in 2022 including new projects. To do these effectively we are looking for volunteers! Want to join our community and get involved? DM for more info šŸ“„
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Full article: The Growth of the Anti-Transgender Movement in the United Kingdom. The Silent Radicalization of the British Electorate tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.ā€¦

The Growth of the Anti-Transgender Movement in the United Kingdom. The Silent Radicalization of the...

This article examines the development of anti-transgender debates within the United Kingdom, which have gained traction due to proposed amendments to the countryā€™s Gender Recognition Act (GRA). A g...

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Mumtaz Leeds made 500 free curries to give away to vulnerable Leeds residents today. By 2pm, they had all been given away. So they made 500 more. They have all gone too. They're currently up to 1,200 portions. 1,200 families who would otherwise have not been able to eat. Wow.
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