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'Doyenne' of social work Joan Baraclough dies, aged 90 Tributes to respected leader who helped create BASW News 14 Jan 2025
The murder of Sara Sharif: do ‘experts’ really understand child protection? Dr Bernard Gallagher takes a look at media coverage of the ten-year-old’s murder and finds cause for concern In focus 20 Dec 2024
Bill to 'make child-centred government a reality' launched Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill introduced in Westminster parliament News 17 Dec 2024
A social worker expresses concern over media coverage of the Sara Sharif tragedy Professor Ray Jones, author of The Story of Baby P: Setting the record straight, says it’s the blame game all over again Viewpoint 12 Dec 2024
A social worker's alternative New Year's Honours list Each year, PSW asks a social worker to deliver their personal gongs. This year, it’s the turn of social work lecturer Sarah Pollock In focus 5 Dec 2024
Immigration court’s lack of understanding of role led to social worker’s vilification Practitioner speaks of stress on family after appeal judge’s unfair criticism of his recommendation in deportation case News 4 Dec 2024
As the year ends, are you feeling burnout? Then read this Advice from Mental Health UK on spotting the signs and what to do about it News 3 Dec 2024
Politicians please note – it’s social work, not social care BASW England manager Maris Stratulis on the need to protect professional identity Viewpoint 3 Dec 2024
And the award goes to… social work! Celebrating the profession at England’s Social Worker of the Year Awards News 3 Dec 2024