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Rise of the far right – a social worker’s warning A year on from the Southport stabbings and with anti-immigration protests rife, Vivian Okeze-Tirado urges the profession to speak out against divisive narratives Viewpoint 29 Jul 2025
Screen time is replacing parent time, says ADCS president Rachael Wardell calls on government to do more to support parents News 29 Jul 2025
AI note-taking: if you’re not already using it you should be Mma Ken-Akparanta says the technology has transformed her practice and believes it could reduce burnout Viewpoint 29 Jul 2025
Drug and alcohol hair testing could be getting it wrong Warning of variations and biases leading to 'miscarriages of justice' News 29 Jul 2025
‘Memory work must be led by children and young people’ Hope for care leavers as new guidance issued on storage of childhood memories. News 28 Jul 2025
‘Justice delayed is justice denied’ – government must apologise for forced adoption Families demand Downing Street follows example of Scotland and Wales News 28 Jul 2025
Fee hike prompts crisis of confidence in Social Work England Regulator under fire for rubber-stamping 33 per cent increase despite huge opposition News 28 Jul 2025
Global human rights watchdogs call for scrutiny of UK welfare reform Amnesty International demands independent commission as United Nations writes to government ‘seeking clarity’ on controversial bill News 28 Jul 2025
‘Social workers facing same difficulties they are managing in their caseloads’ Outgoing co-chair of the Social Workers Benevolent Trust highlights struggles and trends News 28 Jul 2025
Social workers are key to addressing India’s spiralling drug addiction crisis Arun Joshy says the country must look to practice in UK and Europe if it is to prevent ‘devastating consequences’ In focus 18 Jul 2025