Social Work across the Globe – How British Consulates and local and global partners work together to support vulnerable British Nationals
10/9/2024 13:00 - 14:00
This workshop will explore how specialist teams, partner agencies, consulates and local authorities work together to support vulnerable British nationals at home and abroad. We will delve into the global role of consular assistance, focusing on partnerships that provide critical support in cases involving health crises, mental health challenges, safeguarding issues, and exploitation, and how we work with UK local authorities. Through real-world examples, we will demonstrate the importance of multi-agency collaboration in safeguarding British nationals in diverse international setting
Learning Outcomes
- Find out how Consulates worldwide work with vulnerable British Nationals
- Understand how specialist advisers, dedicated sub-teams and partner agencies work together to achieve the best possible outcomes
- Consider how you and your colleagues can foster partnership working in a global context
Derryck Ayebale, Consular Child Policy Officer, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Sarah Erlacher, Social Work Adviser, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Chris Heywood, Social Work Adviser, The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
