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Message to Westminster from care-experienced young people Consultation of 325 people delivers three priorities to children’s minister Janet Daby News 29 May 2025
‘Assisted dying is our area, social work needs to own this’ Stark warning of consequences of failing to ensure profession’s perspective is incorporated into landmark legislation News 29 May 2025
‘People don’t have to keep repeating their story to new social workers’ Worcestershire County Council’s learning disabilities team tell Louise Palfreyman why they’ve ditched duty service in favour of the named social worker model In focus 29 May 2025
Is there a crisis among adolescent males? Child psychotherapist Richard Cross talks to Shahid Naqvi about what’s going on with our young men In focus 29 May 2025
Gender identity and ethical practice: a reflection on working with children Aimee Georgeson argues for the best interests of the child when approaching social transitioning Viewpoint 29 May 2025
Being investigated is an ‘occupational hazard’ that employers must mitigate against Social Workers Union calls for greater protection in face of climate of ‘continuous oversight’ News 28 May 2025
‘Still the same kind, modest and accepting social worker who supported me 50 years ago’ The heart-warming story of a chance reunion between a social worker and a former service user In focus 28 May 2025
Campaign win sees postgraduate social work bursaries increase by 50 per cent in Scotland Students supported by social workers results in ‘major rise’ in funding News 28 May 2025
Death of autistic care leaver two weeks after 18th birthday has lessons for all Lack of information sharing between multiple agencies contributed to tragedy, coroner finds News 28 May 2025
Disability cuts most likely to fall on people in areas of deprivation New analysis shows impact by region in England and Wales News 28 May 2025