Despite its increased budget for 2026-27, Social Work England's board has agreed to work to a sum above that agreed with the ...

Lisa O'Hehir discusses a virtual reality simulation she co-developed to teach social work students about hoarding ...

Inquiry identifies 'huge variation' in quality of practice among personal advisers and lack of support for young people's ...

Embedding of family help lead practitioner role leading families to feel more supported, finds evaluation of DfE reforms ...

Alisha, an experienced social worker, decided to step away from her previous frontline role due to a safeguarding case ...

Largest union says problem of low pay in local government has not gone away after accepting 3.3% rise for NJC staff ...

Over half of poll respondents believe the prime minister will fail to raise the necessary case to improve social care ...

GMB says it and UNISON have 'reluctantly' agreed to 3.3% pay rise for local government staff in England, Wales and Northern Ireland Council staff in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will get a 3.3% ...

Fitness to practise caseload fell in first quarter of 2026-27 due to record number of triage decisions, says regulator ...

For almost twenty years, I worked as a social worker in both permanent and locum roles. Helping people through some of the most difficult periods of their lives was a privilege, and building ...