Coronavirus

The latest updates, news and guidance on how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting on social work and social workers.
Image of accounts sheet with pen and calculator (credit: Wrangler / Adobe Stock)

Adults, Coronavirus

ADASS head attacks ‘intolerable burdens’ in accessing coronavirus infection control money

Continue Reading
Flaming candles at the funeral ceremony indoor

Adults, Coronavirus

Deaths of people with learning disabilities receiving care more than double those in previous year

Continue Reading
The front cover of the Care Act 2014

Adults, Coronavirus

Just two councils left suspending Care Act duties as West Midlands authorities return to full compliance

Continue Reading
Image of PPE mask resting on laptop (credit: raquel / Adobe Stock)

Adults, Children, Coronavirus

Most social workers say Covid-19 has negatively hit their work and the lives of those they support

Continue Reading
James Bullion

Adults, Coronavirus, Social work leaders

ADASS president: social care can’t go back to austerity post-Covid crisis

Continue Reading
learn on the go podcast logo

Careers Zone, Coronavirus, Inform Adults, Inform Children

Social work podcasts to support you through and beyond Covid-19

Continue Reading
Care Act front page

Adults, Coronavirus

Three councils return to Care Act compliance leaving four authorities suspending duties

Continue Reading
Flaming candles at the funeral ceremony indoor

Coronavirus, Social work leaders, Workforce

Government asks employers to report Covid-19 deaths among social care staff

Continue Reading
Description_of_image_used_in_service_user_rights_and_resources_must_be_at_heart_of_mental_health_act_reform_man_sitting_in_dark_time_to_chang

Adults, Coronavirus

‘You made the right decision to detain me’ – a Mental Health Act assessment under Covid-19

Continue Reading
The word 'advocate' spelt out in blocks

Adults, Children, Coronavirus

Why access to independent advocacy is more important than ever during the pandemic

Continue Reading
Flaming candles at the funeral ceremony indoor

Adults, Coronavirus

Reported deaths among home care users running at almost three times average levels

Continue Reading
Colum Conway, chief executive, Social Work England

Coronavirus, Workforce

Temporary social work register needed ‘for the long haul’, says regulator’s chief

Continue Reading
Social workers and young person

Coronavirus, Workforce

‘This week we’re clapping for leaving care personal advisers’

Continue Reading
Image of Jenny Coles, president of the Association of Directors of Children's Services for 2020-21 (credit: ADCS)

Children, Coronavirus

Social workers need ‘strong government message’ to encourage children back to school – ADCS head

Continue Reading
Image of coronavirus (credit: Romolo Tavani / Adobe Stock)

Adults, Coronavirus, Workforce

Weekly care home deaths start to fall but remain well above normal levels

Continue Reading
Coronavirus image

Coronavirus, Workforce

10 social workers have died from Covid-19, official figures show

Continue Reading