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Experiences of parents of trans young people: A qualitative literature review (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Hubbard, R. (2023, July). Experiences of parents of trans young people: A qualitative literature review. Paper presented at Sexualities and Social Work International Conference 2023, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

Despite the perception that the experiences of parents of trans children and young people is under-researched there is a growing body of evidence gathered using qualitative methodologies from the US, Canada, the UK, Italy, Australia and Ireland, part... Read More about Experiences of parents of trans young people: A qualitative literature review.

The Best Interests Assessor Practice Handbook - Second edition (2022)
Book
Hubbard, R., & Stone, K. (2022). The Best Interests Assessor Practice Handbook - Second edition. (Second edition). Bristol: Policy Press

The Best Interests Assessor (BIA) Practice Handbook is firmly grounded in real-life practice and remains the only textbook focusing directly on the BIA role. Offering clear and practical advice on the legal elements of the role, and the values and pr... Read More about The Best Interests Assessor Practice Handbook - Second edition.

Teaching and studying LGBTQ+ identities in the UK in 2021: an autoethnographic account (2021)
Presentation / Conference
Hubbard, R. (2021, September). Teaching and studying LGBTQ+ identities in the UK in 2021: an autoethnographic account. Paper presented at Sexuality and Social Work Global Online Conference, Online

The current landscape for LGBTQ+ people in the UK is a complex mixture of progress and acceptance, misrepresentation and abuse. Trans people particularly are experiencing greater visibility than ever before whilst seeing their existence, rights and r... Read More about Teaching and studying LGBTQ+ identities in the UK in 2021: an autoethnographic account.

Asking for Help: Does Adult Care Law Help or Hinder Relationship Building (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Hubbard, R., & Lomax, R. (2019, October). Asking for Help: Does Adult Care Law Help or Hinder Relationship Building. Presented at British Association of Social Workers England Conference, Leeds

Presentation and workshop item focused on how adult care law - principally the Care Act 2014 , Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Mental Health Act 1983(2007) - impact on service users' ability to ask for support in their lives. The presentation l... Read More about Asking for Help: Does Adult Care Law Help or Hinder Relationship Building.

Best Interests Assessor Role: An Opportunity or a ‘Dead End’ for Adult Social Workers? (2018)
Journal Article
Hubbard, R. (2018). Best Interests Assessor Role: An Opportunity or a ‘Dead End’ for Adult Social Workers?. Practice, 30(2), 83-98. https://doi.org/10.1080/09503153.2017.1372738

© 2017 British Association of Social Workers. This opinion article explores the significance of the Best Interests Assessor role in England and Wales for social workers working with adults. It considers the challenges of the role following the Suprem... Read More about Best Interests Assessor Role: An Opportunity or a ‘Dead End’ for Adult Social Workers?.