More men needed in social work, says role model
“Men have a lot more to offer to this profession than they think they have," says social worker Ciaran Traynor.
22 March 2012
Social care management cull may raise costs, say experts
Plans to slash social care management posts at three London councils, including Westminster (pictured) by merging departments risk costing them more in the long-term, experts have warned.
10 February 2011
Can independent adult practices learn from children's pilots?
Health secretary Andrew Lansley announced two weeks ago that independent, GP-style social work practices will be piloted in adult services.
15 November 2010
Service cuts and welfare reform may cue storm of protest
The row over the government's decision to end child benefits for higher rate tax payers provides a taste of the storm to come once major spending cuts are announced on 20 October.
07 October 2010
Adult care sector warns Burstow over efficiencies
Care minister Paul Burstow does not deny that it will be difficult to achieve the efficiencies that chancellor George Osborne is looking for in adult social care services. His vision for adult care will map out how efficiencies can be delivered without affecting care. But some sector leaders are sceptical.
04 October 2010
Moving back to employment is still fraught with pitfalls
Gary Vaux knows the government understands how the poverty trap works, but he asks, why can't it come up with some better solutions?
30 July 2010
Care providers concerned by parties' stance on immigration
Plans from the three main parties to tighten immigration controls could restrict recruitment to adult social care and damage the...
04 May 2010
Five key reforms to re-shape adult care law
The Law Commission has launched a major consultation on adult social care law in England. Commission lawyer Tim Spencer-Lane outlines its key proposals
24 February 2010
Mandatory adult safeguarding boards on the cards
The government last week announced plans to make multi-agency adult safeguarding boards mandatory by putting them on a statutory footing.
26 January 2010
Social care sector welcomes job creation plans
Long-term unemployed young people are to be offered social care training to set them on a career path. Louise Hunt reports
01 May 2009
