Regional bias claim against the north in adult social care inspections Regulator scoring London and southern authorities more generously, according to analysis News 29 Sep 2025
'Children’s social care reform is being kicked into the long grass' Dire warning from professor who led review in Northern Ireland News 29 Sep 2025
Reform without reflection is gambling with lives of vulnerable children In the first of an series looking at children’s social care in England, safeguarding consultant Amy Eyers warns of unintended consequences with the pace of change In focus 25 Sep 2025
Women with late-diagnosed ADHD – why it’s a social work issue In the first of a series on neurodiversity and social work Daisy Long, who was diagnosed in later life, speaks up for the ‘lost generation’ In focus 25 Sep 2025
The third way in adult social care provision Rob Templeton on the ‘quiet shift’ to the Local Authority Trading Company model putting social work front and centre Viewpoint 25 Sep 2025
The reality behind the rhetoric of asylum seekers in hotels In the first of a two-part series, PSW looks at the human cost of the hostile environment on unaccompanied asylum seeking children In focus 24 Sep 2025
People in mental health crisis missing out on debt relief Government-backed scheme reaching 'tip of iceberg' because professionals aren't referring in News 24 Sep 2025
Glasgow social workers living in fear of attack Figures show assaults have doubled in just five years News 24 Sep 2025
The children’s residential care home costs scandal – how we got there and how to fix it With fees continuing to soar, Shahid Naqvi takes a look at a 'dysfunctional' and 'unsustainable' market In focus 24 Sep 2025
Living grief: the quiet goodbye of dementia Social worker Beverley Dickson gives a moving and insightful personal account In focus 24 Sep 2025