COVID-19 means doing more social work via technology - mitigating risks is key Advice on using tech from a council that has tested different platforms In focus 9 Apr 2020
COVID-19: ‘People are pulling together but the rise in need has been so rapid’ Social worker Jean Templeton on how her charity is responding to the coronavirus pandemic Viewpoint 9 Apr 2020
The challenge of child protection during lockdown Reflections from two social workers working with children and families during the pandemic In focus 9 Apr 2020
Agency workers being used as 'human shields' Social Workers Union highlights unacceptable treatment of staff by some employers during coronavirus News 8 Apr 2020
'We have put our lives at risk for the greater good' As she recovers from COVID-19, social worker Rosie Meleady speaks up for other workers providing support on the frontline Viewpoint 7 Apr 2020
Social worker pens 'coronavirus poem' to pay tribute to professionals A message in words, music and images to all those in the caring profession by BASW member Ellah Kandi News 6 Apr 2020
After the applause, will you still remember us? Jade Plant calls on the public not to forget the 'shadow workers' when the crisis ends Viewpoint 3 Apr 2020
Voices from social work in a pandemic Call from Professional Social Work magazine to share your thoughts, feelings and experiences in writing, images or video during the coronavirus crisis News 1 Apr 2020
Open letter in response to What Works Centre's critique of Family Group Conferencing Report sparks vigorous defence of model widely used across the UK when working with families and criticism of centre's research methodology News 21 Mar 2020
We need ‘containing’ therapeutic homes Amid concerns over the financial state of private children's homes, Claire Barcham says its time to reinvest in therapeutic-focused local authority-run places Viewpoint 27 Feb 2020