PSW magazine

Fall in initial enquiries and tiny conversion rate prompts further fears for sector.

Beverley Tarka, president of ADASS, calls for a focus on the positives

Action is needed to prevent young people ‘falling through the cracks'

BASW calls for next government to take urgent action on childhood deprivation in its manifesto for social work

Findings show contact with strangers, lack knowledge over security and bullying

How social workers can empower people with learning disabilities in local and general elections

Negative storylines are contributing to poor public image and must end, says England’s regulator

New programme of support aims to stop children’s social workers quitting soon after qualifying

Latest figures show 2,045 autistic people and people with learning disabilities still trapped in hospital settings

Concern raised over clampdown on professionals from diaspora