20 social workers among arrested in Hong Kong violent clashes The International Federation of Social Workers condemns brutal police crackdown News 22 Nov 2019
Plan to trial 'big data' analytics in social care sparks ethics debate New project aims to test if predictive tools 'are effective, ethical and acceptable' in children's services News 12 Feb 2019
Social Work England to consult on fee rise Social Work England has confirmed it will consult on an increase in fees before September 2020 News 22 Feb 2019
Mental health social work during the COVID-19 crisis: an AMHP's perspective For Mental Health Awareness Week, Darryl Phillipowsky shares his experiences of practicing during the pandemic Viewpoint 19 May 2020
Are the new social work apprenticeships a threat to our academic base, asks professor News 10 Oct 2018
Commission urges 'ambitious and transformative' mental health reforms Scotland has a chance to change things for the better News 28 Jan 2022
Government consultation on whether to continue relaxing children's social care a 'shambles' Campaigners against controversial measures introduced during lockdown say they lack confidence in Department of Education consultation on extending them beyond end of September News 10 Sep 2020
Care experienced 10x more likely to be NEETs by age 20 Shock research findings sparks call for action News 4 Apr 2023
Why social work should support industrial action by university staff Nicola Sylvester, a former senior social work academic, says the profession's values mean it should have solidarity with striking academics Viewpoint 17 Nov 2022