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Winterbourne View highlights dangers of an ‘out of sight, out of mind’ culture

MP inquiry hears how adoption targets will lead to rushed assessments and increased risks to children

Autumn statement: Bridget Robb - Don’t ask social workers to save lives with no resources

Winterbourne View final report: social workers best placed to plan long term care for people with learning disabilities

BLOG: In Support of Nurses

Pocket guides on problematic substance use launched by BASW

BASW urges action in wake of CQC report highlighting concern over detentions under Mental Health Act

BLOG: Relief that decision reached on Dilnot must not gloss over flaws

SWU - Social workers share the NHS culture of bullying and fear and it must end

Highlands service user expresses concern over personalisation push to independence