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The voice and experiences of children and young people must be at the heart of the review

We are hearing from social workers in different roles and from students around the country about the impact that this new lockdown is having on their morale and wellbeing. 

Unpaid work can continue under the new Scottish Stay at Home restrictions although distancing requirements may impact the way in which services are delivered.

The honours mark achievements and service

This year World Social Work Day is on Tuesday 16 March.

Social workers are a high priority for vaccination

Deaf awareness training is not mandatory in social work practice - which begs the question, how can we inspire change if we are not listening?

More doses of the coronavirus vaccine have been issued this week around the UK, and we’ll really see a ramping up of jabs being given out in January as people at the top of the priority list get their vaccine

Throughout the last nine months I have often been in awe at the fortitude, positivity and creativity from social workers in the UK and across the world.