We are back with another live episode – this time from adult social care at Wiltshire Council. The session took place at Community Care Live 2024.This is a really special episode where you will hear direct from an adult who not only works within Wiltshire through Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living but also uses services that Wiltshire Council provide. This session is about how service users and practitioners can work together in co-production to enable disabled people in Wiltshire to be able to live the life they want. In this session they talk about practical ways to enable this to happen, such as changing assessment forms, different approaches and language. They explain how working together has improved the lives of adults with disabilities. The unique innovator and pioneer approach is really working and the hope is that those who work in adult social care will benefit from listening to this session.You will also hear the Q&A session at the end. Don’t forget this podcast episode also counts as CPD.The workshop was hosted by Kaylie Chapman - principal social worker at Wiltshire Council's adult social care.Taking part were:Dan Wilkins - Head of transformation and quality assuranceLeila Dickson - Assistant team manager in the advice and contact teamAbbie-Jo Lawrence - Pioneer from Wiltshire Centre for Independent LivingRachael Hanwell - SEND resource facilitator at Wiltshire Centre for Independent LivingThis episode was presented and produced by Sharmeen Ziauddin - careers editor at Community Care.The Social Work Community podcast is where social workers come to discuss the key issues affecting their profession. Whether you are a student or an experienced social worker - whether you are frontline or management, this podcast is for you. You will hear direct from social workers in your community about their successes and their challenges.Follow us on Instagram to keep up-to-date with the latest news and join the Social Work Community for all things social work.

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