Eileen Munro questions overhaul of child protection conference chair role and raises concerns about non-social work qualified ...

Older less likely to receive funded care in areas with older populations, implying councils are rationing services, says ...

Roadshow will cover future of CPD, fitness to practise and social work education, along with Social Work England's next ...

Children’s social workers are the most likely group to consider switching specialities, compared to practitioners in adults’ ...

The Mental Health Bill 2024-25 has now finished its committee stage in the House of Commons, where it was scrutinised by a ...

Large majorities of Unite and GMB members vote against 3.2% local government pay offer for England, Wales and Northern ...

While spending on children's social care is due to rise by £1bn this year, three-quarters of this rise is accounted for by ...

Improved progression opportunities for experienced practitioners in adults' services also part of settlement of social work ...

Most councils report difficulties with recruitment and retention in relation to adults, children's and mental health social ...

A social work manager celebrates her friend and colleague, whom she describes as "inclusive, empowering and supportive of ...

First black president of ADASS and outgoing chair of Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel recognised in King's Birthday ...

Two social workers who have switched from children's to adults' detail what prompted their decisions and the different ...