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Banning under-16s from social media could harm vulnerable children - BASW Association warns of unintended consequences and threat to rights News 21 May 2026
Proposed changes to National Age Assessment Board a threat to children's rights - BASW Home Office bid to make controversial agency's decisions 'binding' would undermine local authority assessments News 19 May 2026
‘Mental health cannot be separated from context’ Emeka Okolie reflects on how social workers can address the discrimination, marginalisation and exclusion that often sits at the heart of distress Viewpoint 12 May 2026
Review into premature deaths of care leavers launched Senior social worker and care experienced broadcaster commissioned to co-lead Westminster initiative News 15 Apr 2026
UK government poised to say sorry for forced adoption Prime minister and children’s minister give strong indication apology on its way News 9 Apr 2026
‘This is one of the most important jobs in social work’ Ahead of polls closing for a new general secretary of the Social Workers Union, current postholder John McGowan talks about the role – and the election controversy In focus 8 Apr 2026
For integration to mean anything, social work has to be given a stronger lead In an ongoing series reimagining social work, Robert Templeton looks at how to achieve the goal that has eluded successive governments In focus 8 Apr 2026
'To those whose efforts go unseen' - a clarion call from a diaspora social worker Nick Sithole's poetic reflection on the struggles faced by a vital part of the profession’s workforce Viewpoint 8 Apr 2026
More of the same will not do for Scotland The new government needs to be radical, says George Hannah, senior public affairs and policy officer for the Scottish Association of Social Work Viewpoint 8 Apr 2026
‘I want young people to see social work as one of the most attractive careers’ ADCS’ new president Ann Graham speaks to PSW about her hopes - and concerns – for the profession In focus 7 Apr 2026