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The Oxford Institute for Ethics in AI defines responsible use of generative AI in social care as ensuring "the use of AI systems in the care or related to the care of people supports and does not undermine, harm or unfairly breach fundamental values of care, including human rights, independence, choice and control, dignity, equality and wellbeing." What does this actually mean when a social worker opens Co-pilot on Monday morning to document an assessment? The Reality of AI

Training or Tech Overhaul? Fixing the Ethical Crisis in Social Work’s Digital Future | Tessa Tools

Why Leadership Matters Ethical AI depends on your visible commitment. Without it, efforts become fragmented, inconsistent, or reduced to box-ticking that fails to protect residents. Your leadership sets the tone for responsible innovation, allocates resources, and ensures ethical values guide decisions. Build an Ethical Culture Integrate ethics into your organisation’s core.  Embed fairness, transparency, accountability, and public service into values, policies, and daily dec

The Reality of Modern Social Work Social work training emphasises person-centred, relationship-based practice. In reality, practitioners spend around 60 per cent of their time on administrative tasks. Years of austerity have increased our caseloads while cutting resources. The reality of working under this pressure leads to burnout very quickly for professionals. The gap is crucial to understanding Tessa Tools' motivations. From Practitioner to Innovator During my frontline p