War in Ukraine is triggering veterans warns social work-led charity Forward Assist highlights a 'tidal wave' of new referrals News 18 May 2022
Social worker blows whistle on abuses at privately-run children's prison Ofsted calls on government to act over Oakhill Secure Training Centre News 11 Nov 2021
‘There’s far too much goodwill in social work’ Penny Wainwright* says a ‘put up and shut up’ culture is fuelling an exodus from the profession Viewpoint 9 Aug 2023
Six types of social worker - which are you? Daniel Thompson outlines common characteristics which practitioners are likely to see in themselves In focus 29 Jan 2024
New care accommodation standards won't keep 16-17-year-olds safe Criticism over lack of care in government plans to regulate independent and semi-independent placements News 12 Apr 2023
Forced marriage and honour killings must be tackled by social workers Social work student speaks out about personal experience on Human Rights Day in bid to raise awareness News 10 Dec 2019
Don't deny children in the care system their pasts Social worker Selina Anderson looks at some of the lessons from her experience growing up in care Viewpoint 26 Jul 2018
BASW Statement on Biological Methods of Age Assessment This statement gives a summary of the situation, the role of social workers and BASW’s response. News 6 Jul 2023
Covid has taken toll on mental health, dignity and independence, carers tell regulator Care Quality Commission survey shows only 17 per cent expect situation to improve this year News 3 Feb 2022
Research validates family drug and alcohol courts - but report authors warn about scope of findings Foundation's report warns not to draw firm conclusions due to limitations of study News 15 Aug 2023