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As she recovers from COVID-19, social worker Rosie Meleady speaks up for other workers providing support on the frontline

The proposed framework to replace Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards aims to streamline the assessment process for people who do not have capacity. But social workers Alan and Gillian Kent worry it may weaken the rights of their daughter who has austism

Domestic violence charities are warning of a triple threat this year as the combined forces of the World Cup, cost of living crisis and Christmas converge on families vulnerable to abuse.

Channel island's first conference for social work will focus on relationships

As Social Work England's consultation deadline approaches, PSW speaks to the new regulator's chief executive about what's on the table for professional, education and training standards.

Zac McBreen, recognised for lifetime achievement at BASW Cymru’s Social Work Awards, talks about a job he still finds “endlessly fascinating” after 46 years

Internationally renowned expert on workplace happiness turns attention to social workers in England

The pandemic has resulted in ‘new social work skills’ including being able to function in an online world, BASW’s annual student and NQSW conference heard.

Social workers need better protection from the moral distress of trying to be ethical in “an unethical world”.

The importance of clear outcomes, data sharing and spreading good practice to encourage innovation in children’s social care was underlined by the Chief Social Worker for Children and Families at a recent House of Commons committee.