Roadshow will cover future of CPD, fitness to practise and social work education, along with Social Work England's next ...

Older less likely to receive funded care in areas with older populations, implying councils are rationing services, says ...

Children’s social workers are the most likely group to consider switching specialities, compared to practitioners in adults’ ...

The Mental Health Bill 2024-25 has now finished its committee stage in the House of Commons, where it was scrutinised by a ...

Large majorities of Unite and GMB members vote against 3.2% local government pay offer for England, Wales and Northern ...

A social work manager celebrates her friend and colleague, whom she describes as "inclusive, empowering and supportive of ...

Most councils report difficulties with recruitment and retention in relation to adults, children's and mental health social ...

While spending on children's social care is due to rise by £1bn this year, three-quarters of this rise is accounted for by ...

Improved progression opportunities for experienced practitioners in adults' services also part of settlement of social work ...

The number of applications to register children’s homes has almost doubled in the past year, while many more organisations than expected are seeking to establish supported accommodation provision for ...

Chris Badger, currently director at Hertfordshire council, will take responsibility for CQC's assessments of councils and ...

First black president of ADASS and outgoing chair of Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel recognised in King's Birthday ...