PSW magazine

As he fights cancer, life-long BASW member John Kemmis reflects back on the twists and turns of a 50-year career in social work across both the statutory and voluntary sector. He does so in the hope that it will inspire others to carry on while highlighting what’s worth fighting for in the profession

In the wake of concern that agency staff are inadvertently being drawn into tax avoidance by some umbrella companies, HM Revenue and Customs issued the following warning to social workers

We can't empower others if we don't empower ourselves, says Dr Neil Thompson

Swedish social worker Soulmaz Bashirinia had a “culture shock” when she came to England to work six years ago. Attending a global gathering of social workers recently made her reflect on her experiences

Tasnim Karim, winner of BASW England's 2020 poster competition, explains her motivation for social work

Research shows one in four children known to services travelling abroad remain at risk

Social Work England's chief executive and chair outlined their plans for the new regulator at BASW England's conference in Bristol.

Researchers at King's College London investigated why few health workers become AMHPs

Social workers are creative and sensitive beings, attributes that need to be protected to flourish, says Claire Ogborn

The seeds of modern day social work can be found in the hospital almoners of the 19th Century. Petrina Banfield takes a fascinating look at how their work still resonates today