ADCS Presidency - Passing the baton: Rachael Wardell and Ann Graham

The Relational Social Work Podcast

The Relational Social Work Podcast
ADCS Presidency - Passing the baton: Rachael Wardell and Ann Graham
Mar 29, 2026 Season 5 Episode 12
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It’s the final episode of series 5! Hannah and Matt are joined by Rachael Wardell and Ann Graham during the week that Rachael’s ADCS Presidency comes to an end and Ann’s begins. This episode explores what the ADCS has achieved over the past year, and what the focus will be for the year ahead, including discussion about child poverty, reforms and stop and search.

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