A model for more human, community-rooted social work In an ongoing series reimagining social work, Robert Templeton looks at the benefits of independent social work practices Viewpoint 10 Feb 2026
‘Burning brightly should never mean burning out’ Oyeyinka Olaniran calls out the ‘defining challenge’ facing social work Viewpoint 10 Feb 2026
Why we need to address the social inequalities that drive mental distress Kirsten Bingham argues social approaches rather than medical interventions hold the key to solving Britain’s mental health crisis Viewpoint 10 Feb 2026
In the dead of night: when law, medicine and real life converge Abul Hussain writes vividly about how AMHPs and Section 12 approved mental health doctors work together to make decisions in crises In focus 10 Feb 2026
When caring hurts Louise Gallacher explores the impact of professional grief on social workers Viewpoint 10 Feb 2026
Student bursary reform aims to 'stabilise workforce supply' Minister launches consultation on revamping financial support package for social work students amid fear over courses News 10 Feb 2026
Dramatic film aiming to change the child protection system Social worker distils learning from serious case reviews into powerful 30-minute video News 10 Feb 2026
Flagship family hubs rollout is being done on the cheap They’re trying to do more with less funding than Sure Start, warns influential group of cross-party MPs News 10 Feb 2026
What do we do? The toll of trying to support someone with addiction issues Social worker Brendan Canning shares a very personal struggle In focus 10 Feb 2026
Social Work Policy Panel newsletter December 2025 Welcome to the latest update from the Social Work Policy Panel News 19 Dec 2025