Social work raises parliamentary profile with cross-party group
Social work has raised its profile in parliament with the launch yesterday of an all-party parliamentary group (APPG) on the profession.
25 January 2012

Baby P suspensions raise questions over GSCC sanctions
Short suspensions for Haringey pair welcomed as call to regulate employers gathers support
01 June 2010

Social workers subject to abuse, threats and violence
Nine out of 10 social workers have been abused, assaulted or threatened with violence while on duty, an exclusive Community Care survey has revealed
05 May 2010

'Drunk' social worker admonished by GSCC
A social worker who attended court hearings smelling of alcohol has been formally admonished for misconduct. Fiona Crawford was found to have worked...
04 May 2010

Social workers respond to Conservative plan for co-ops
Conservative proposals to allow public sector workers to "become their own boss" by forming co-operatives have received a mixed response from social workers.
01 March 2010

Social workers' input needed for NHS staff advice website
NHS Evidence seeks social care expertise Social workers are being urged to help shape the future of a web portal designed to...
23 September 2009

Social Work Task Force: can current quangos deliver improvements?
Strong support for national social work college but leaders warn against radical change to existing bodies
05 August 2009

Community Care tells task force to tackle caseloads
The Social Work Task Force must come up with plans to tackle excessive caseloads, ensure social workers have access to adequate supervision and promote a better public image of the profession, Community Care has recommended.
03 June 2009

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