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Mithran Samuel is editor of communitycare.co.uk You can find him on X/Twitter at @mithransamuel and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mithran-samuel-68738021/ Email Mithran with feedback on your experience of the site at mithran.samuel@markallengroup.com

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Yvette Cooper

Adults, Workforce

Government to end care worker recruitment from abroad later this year

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Events, Future of Social Work, Social work leaders

AI and social work: learn about the opportunities and risks

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Workforce

UNISON ballots members on striking over local government pay offer in Scotland

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Man putting his vote with word Strike into ballot box on black background, closeup

Workforce

Second union urges rejection of local government pay offer and seeks support for strike action

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Pad of paper with 'staff shortages' written on it

Children, Wellbeing, Workforce

‘Understaffing’ of social work services putting people requiring support at risk, say practitioners

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Man typing on computer keyboard looking at screen with the words 'health check' on it alongside colleague tapping on tablet

Social work leaders, Wellbeing, Workforce

Social workers continuing to struggle with workload, admin and increasing need, finds ‘health check’

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Jess McGregor

Adults, Social work leaders

Negative narrative on social care must be overturned to deliver reform, says new ADASS head

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Baroness (Louise) Casey

Adults, Social work leaders

Casey Commission tasked with producing plan for ‘national care service’ by 2026

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Hand with pen pointing to Bursary word on the paper - financial concept

Social work leaders, Workforce

Social work bursary levels frozen for 11th consecutive year

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A practice educator or social work manager talking to a student

Social work leaders, Workforce

Fast-track social work scheme to end in 2027 after government decides to withdraw funding

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Workforce

Union recommends rejection of local government pay offer

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A group of people enjoying a game in a warm room, highlighting inclusivity and connection. The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, showcasing friendship and laughter.

Adults, Social work leaders

Starmer urged to ‘save supported housing’ in face of sector financial ‘crisis’

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The word 'registration' in neon lights

Social work leaders, Workforce

Regulator consults on dropping requirement for social workers to report gender identity

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Social worker making notes in document while talking to mother and child on a sofa

Children, Social work leaders

Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund opens for applications in 2025-26

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Young boy in a hoodie in what appears to be the grounds of a prison looking downcast

Children, Social work leaders

Government authorises use of synthetic pepper spray in YOIs against Youth Justice Board advice

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Children, Legal, Social work leaders

New private law model substantially improves experiences of children and families, say practitioners

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