We may not have soup kitchens but we do have food banks, says retired child protection social worker John Fitzgerald, and in such hard times social workers make all the difference
Social worker's warning after personal experience of being on welfare...
Social work student speaks out about personal experience on Human Rights Day in bid to raise awareness
An interview with social work academics from three European countries in the frontline of the 'refugee crisis'...
Louise Pashley who led a turn around Rotherham's leaving care service at a time of intense media focus...
Carole Goodman, honoured at England's Social Worker of the Year Awards, on what's kept her motivated for four decades...
Call from Greater Manchester mayor at BASW England's social work in disaster conference...
The International Federation of Social Workers condemns brutal police crackdown
Latest report from Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse's Truth Project hears disturbing evidence...
Overseas social work students among those calling for 2021 immigration reform to be brought forward
Parlimentary inquiry says human rights are being abused and voice of families silenced
It is not enough to name poverty, express regret we can’t do more and return to a focus on the individual, writes Richard Lynch-Smith
BASW criminal justice group on shocking report into Feltham Young Offenders Institution
PSW reviews the film everyone's talking about and finds many themes relevant to social work...
Damning report highlights high re-offending rates and poor health, educational and employment support
As the NHS opens its first clinic to support young people addicted to gambling Ian Butler, a social worker with 30 years experience in the area, looks at the issues and offers advice to practitioners
After Scotland’s landmark decision Daniel Jones, child protection service manager at Newport City Council, argues the case for passing a similar bill currently going through the Welsh Assembly
Paul Willis outlines findings of a two-year study that highlights gaps in health and care provision, fear of ‘transphobic responses’ from service users and a need for better training for professionals
Mira Antonyan, president of the Armenian Association of Social Workers, on practising in her country and why she loves her work
BASW Northern Ireland seeks feedback from children's social workers...
Social worker warning on World Suicide Prevention Day
Recognising and challenging poverty is our 'core business' says association chair...
SWU competition winners in World Social Work Day Competition
Bill Stone looks at Oxfam's response to allegations of staff sexual misconduct and abuse...
ASYE social workers raise alarm over caseloads in excess of 60
Viewpoint: Colin Slasberg examines the arguments made by two separate parliamentary committees
Report finds practitioners two to three years into their careers are the least satisfied and most stressed
BASW introduces 100 per cent biodegradable wrap for delivery of monthly publication
Viewpoint: Social work academic Prof. Raees Begum Baig says human rights protections are threatened by a controversial extradition proposal by the Hong Kong government
Mark Goodman reports from a major conference that heard moving testimonies from the so often silenced voices of girls and women with autism
Dr Sharif Haider looks at some key recommendations from a government-commissioned review
Zac McBreen, recognised for lifetime achievement at BASW Cymru’s Social Work Awards, talks about a job he still finds “endlessly fascinating” after 46 years
Answer: ask Brighton and Hove
As Social Work England's consultation deadline approaches, PSW speaks to the new regulator's chief executive about what's on the table for professional, education and training...
Campaign calls for councils to fund play materials for practitioners to use in direct work with children
Consultancy recruits social workers in bid to steer extremists away from violence
When I share my vulnerability it has brought the best out in others, says Nick Andrews, winner of BASW Cymru's spirit of social work award...
Call to social workers in a healthcare setting have questions answered
