Feature Stories
Major care review launched
Published on 15th November 2017
A major review of the number of care applications and high levels of children going into the care system has been launched by leading figures in the children’s sector.
ADASS warns adult social care is ‘perilously close to becoming unsustainable’
Published on 16th October 2017
Over half of local authorities expect to overspend on their adult social care budget by almost £21 million each, a survey has revealed.
Why are social workers involved in almost 60% of referrals to HCPC?
Published on 10th October 2017
Social work employers are referring social workers to the Health and Care Professions Council in a bid to maintain public credibility of the sector, research has found.
Shockingly poor mental health services for children highlighted
Published on 10th October 2017
The children’s commissioner for England has raised concerns about the “shockingly poor” mental health services that children and young people are receiving.
BASW launches campaign urging better working conditions for social workers
Published on 23rd September 2017
The British Association of Social Workers has launched a campaign to urge better professional working conditions for social workers.
Improved training needed for professionals referring children to CAMHS
Published on 19th September 2017
More than a quarter of young people referred to CAMHS services were not accepted, a report by the Education Policy Institute has found.
Using social media can raise profile of social work
Published on 11th September 2017
Locum social workers can use social media to raise awareness about the profession, the Health and Care Professions Council has urged.
Government takes control of child protection services at Croydon
Published on 5th September 2017
Croydon child protection services have been rated as inadequate and the government has taken control following a damning Ofsted inspection report.
NSPCC reports rise in calls on child neglect
Published on 28th August 2017
The most common reason that contacts were made to the NSPCC helpline was concerning neglect, the children’s charity has revealed.
Mental health workforce plans 'excludes Allied Health Professionals'
Published on 21st August 2017
The government’s Mental Health Workforce Plan has been criticised for failing to include allied health professionals and social workers.
Financial pressures are greatest challenge to children’s social care
Published on 14th August 2017
Local authorities risk being able to deliver children’s social care effectively due to financial pressures, a report has warned.
Government announces expansion of mental health workforce
Published on 4th August 2017
The mental health workforce is set to expand by 21,000 new posts, the government has announced.
Inquiry launched into care thresholds
Published on 31st July 2017
The All Party Parliamentary Group for Children is launching an inquiry into the disparity between thresholds for taking children into care across the country.
Don’t miss out: Superb relocation package to Australia
Published on 24th July 2017
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Social workers carry out £600m worth of unpaid overtime
Published on 17th July 2017
More than £600 million worth of unpaid overtime is being carried out by social workers across the UK, according to a study by Bath Spa University.