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

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

Following its passage through the House of Commons, Tim Spencer-Lane summarises the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

The Social Work Community Podcast explores issues that are important to social work practitioners in the UK by interviewing experienced and inspiring guests. Guests include frontline social workers ...

Biases are hardwired at a neurological level over a significant period of time and, on occasion, can be a reactive response to a perceived threat. However, as social workers, it is necessary to take ...

Average population size of good-rated councils greater than that of those graded requires improvement by CQC, finds ...

Following the government's backing of the social work age assessment agency, we gauged practitioners' opinion on its value ...