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Focus on what went wrong isn’t making child protection safer Chris Mills says we must learn from what works in practice, not what doesn’t In focus 29 May 2026
Fight for your right to increased mileage rate at work Social workers encouraged to challenge employers to reimburse fairly News 29 May 2026
A social worker’s blueprint for creating a fair and equitable society Chris Perry is a former director of social services who believes the answer to society’s problems lies in tackling the root causes… Viewpoint 29 May 2026
Why some young people deteriorate in residential care – and how we can stop it Justin Dunne examines the factors contributing to decline In focus 29 May 2026
Income boost for poorest could reduce child protection plans New study shows safeguarding impact of bringing families above poverty line. News 28 May 2026
‘I want to create a union in which all social workers feel they belong’ SWU’s new general secretary Dave Callow tells PSW editor Shahid Naqvi about his motivation and priorities In focus 28 May 2026
Should social work be abolished? Independent scholar Dr Steve Rogowski examines an argument doing the rounds in the US Viewpoint 28 May 2026
From social work to the Commonwealth Games Pritpal Surj explains how his social work skills have opened doors to diverse and varied career opportunities News 28 May 2026
We ‘will not flinch’ from capping ‘eye-watering’ profits in children’s social care Government warning as report reveals extent of spending on private providers News 28 May 2026
The ‘unassuming’ social worker who helped shape the profession Event set to mark the life and work of Keith Bilton, one of BASW’s founding members In focus 28 May 2026