This is the first episode of the Social Work Community Podcast!What is the impact of negative media coverage of social work?As part of the #ChooseSocialWork campaign Sharmeen Ziauddin, assistant careers editor at Community Care, speaks to social workers Alasdair Kennedy and Becky Salter. They discuss how high-profile cases, where children have died, has affected their practice, how TV soaps get it wrong and what less experienced social workers can do to cope with negativity towards the profession.And Alasdair tells a few stories from when he started his career as a social worker - over 30 years ago, when social work practice was very different!Take Community Care's survey about negative media coverageHere are some related stories:Woman killed in Birmingham was social care worker carrying out home visits.Finley Boden: case review examining factors behind baby’s murder after return to parents & readers' pollThe tragic deaths of Arthur and Star must lead to a more humane and supportive social care for familiesJoin our new Social Work Community!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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