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Compassion and inclusion - what it means to be a leader in social work Messages from keynote speakers at BASW's Annual Conference News 15 Jun 2023
What to expect from the fitness to practise process Social work England outlines what happens when a concern is raised about a social worker In focus 29 Jul 2024
‘Becoming an effective student social worker has demanded a new set of skills’ Keeping a ‘crap book’ at hand for dumping thoughts that pop into her head is useful, Georgiana Ndlovu finds Viewpoint 13 Dec 2022
Social workers neglecting urgent health needs juggling professional work with caring duties Social Workers Union calls for employers to adhere to law on workers' rights News 1 Feb 2024
Government emergency alert this Sunday sparks warnings over domestic abuse Charities concerned about hidden phones News 19 Apr 2023
Inconsistencies in Child in Need plans found across local authorities Child in Need plans are not consistent across authorities and better data is needed to inform local provision, report finds... One in seven children in England will have had a Child in Need assessment or received support from a social worker by the age of 16. News 10 Aug 2022
Tribute to social worker who was inspired to help others by grandfather’s Holocaust diaries Profession pays respect to Rena Phillips, a founding member of BASW News 17 Aug 2023